For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 public elementary schools serving 21,927 students in Wilmington, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, DE are Linden Hill Elementary School, Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts and Conrad Schools Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Gr: 1-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Marbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Brandywine Springs School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Gr: K-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Lombardy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Carrcroft Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Richey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
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-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Dickinson (John) School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Springer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Edwards Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2626.
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
East Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Gr: K-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2690
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Richardson Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16 Idella Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 633-4091
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 633-4091
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Wilmington, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alfred I. Dupont Hospital School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Po Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-4960
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-4960
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
Central School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Gr: Inquire with school
Community School (The) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5589
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5589
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Delaware Adolescent Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1600 Jessup St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
510 West 28th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Gr: K-4
100 West 10th Street Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Gr: 10
1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Gr: Inquire with school
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%
Marion T. Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Gr: K-5 | 219 students
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-3 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 16%
610 East 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Gr: 6-12
Multi-purpose Criminal Justice Facility - Gander High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Gr: Inquire with school
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Gr: 5-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
820 West 19th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Gr: PK-K | 295 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, DE include Linden Hill Elementary School, Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts and Conrad Schools Of Science.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilmington?
38 public elementary schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wilmington include: Springer Middle School vs. Talley Middle School, Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy vs. Warner Elementary School, Talley Middle School vs. Springer Middle School
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