For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,976 students in 19805, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19805, DE are Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and The Bayard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19805 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19805, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19805, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Gr: 1-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
The Bayard School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4134
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4134
Gr: 1-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
19805, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19805, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19805, DE include Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and The Bayard School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19805?
3 public middle schools are located in 19805.
What is the racial composition of students in 19805?
19805 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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