For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,784 students in 19809, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19809, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 19809, DE are Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19809 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19809, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19809, DE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
19809, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-3 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19809, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19809, DE include Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School.
How many public schools are located in 19809?
2 public schools are located in 19809.
What percentage of students in 19809 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19809 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19809?
19809 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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