For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,992 students in Hockessin, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hockessin, DE are North Star Elementary School, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and Dupont (H.b.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockessin, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hockessin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hockessin, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hockessin, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hockessin, DE include North Star Elementary School, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and Dupont (H.b.) Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hockessin, DE?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hockessin, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockessin, DE?
Hockessin, DE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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