Best Cities for Public Schools in Delaware (2021-22)
The top ranked towns and cities for public schools in Delaware are listed below (2021-22).
The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a town or city which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 7%
11%
Avg. Statewide: 9%
Top Ranked Cities with Best Public Schools in Delaware (2021-22)
City
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
11%
(3 out of 27)
(3 out of 27)
- Newark Charter School
Rank: #5 of 204 (Top 1%)
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%) - West Park Place Elementary School
Rank: #29 of 204 (Top 10%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%) - Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School
Rank: #32 of 204 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Newark, DE Schools
Rank: #22.
7%
(4 out of 57)
(4 out of 57)
- Charter School Of Wilmington
Rank: #2 of 204 (Top 1%)
(Math: 91% | Reading: 98%) - Linden Hill Elementary School
Rank: #32 of 204 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%) - Calloway (cab) School Of The Arts
Rank: #36 of 204 (Top 10%)
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Wilmington, DE Schools
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