For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,625 students in 19810, DE (there are 6 private schools, serving 775 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 19810, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19810, DE are Lancashire Elementary School, Concord High School and Hanby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19810 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19810, DE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19810, DE Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancashire Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Concord High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Gr: 9-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Forwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Talley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Gr: 6-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
19810, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1631
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1631
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19810, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19810, DE include Lancashire Elementary School, Concord High School and Hanby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19810?
6 public schools are located in 19810.
What percentage of students in 19810 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 19810 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19810?
19810 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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