For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,314 students in 19810, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19810, DE are Lancashire Elementary School, Hanby Elementary School and Forwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19810 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19810, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19810, DE Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 elementary schools in 19810, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19810, DE include Lancashire Elementary School, Hanby Elementary School and Forwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19810?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19810.
What is the racial composition of students in 19810?
19810 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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