For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,187 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest Wilmington are Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School and Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE include Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School and Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington?
the neighborhood of Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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