For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,835 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 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19809, DE are Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Elementary 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 27% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 19809, DE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-5
| 718 students
19809, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1413 Lore Ave
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-3
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19809, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19809, DE include Mount Pleasant High School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19809, DE?
2 public schools are located in 19809, DE.
What percentage of students in 19809, DE go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19809, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19809, DE?
19809, DE public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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