For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 619 students in 19806, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19806, DE are Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School and Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19806 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19806, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19806, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 North Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19806, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19806, DE include Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School and Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19806?
2 public elementary schools are located in 19806.
What is the racial composition of students in 19806?
19806 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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