For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 519 students in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington, DE.
The top-ranked public school in Compton Village is Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Gr: 1-8 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington, DE include Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington?
the neighborhood of Compton Village, Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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