Delaware is the #52 largest school system in the United States, serving 141,842 students across the 235 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 140 private schools, serving 22,016 students). 87% of all K-12 students in Delaware attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Delaware is 30%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.
The top-ranked public schools in Delaware are Charter School Of Wilmington, North Star Elementary School, and Newark Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 43 Blue Ribbon Schools, 3 magnet schools, 23 charter schools, and 19 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 61%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(DE) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
20%
Black
31%
White
39%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Rank: #33.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Rank: #44.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: 1-5
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Linden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Rank: #77.
Allen Frear Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: 1-5
238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
120 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 537-2700
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 537-2700
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Rank: #1010.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Best Delaware Public Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware?
The top-ranked public schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, North Star Elementary School, and Newark Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Delaware?
235 public schools are located in Delaware.
What percentage of students in Delaware go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Delaware attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Minority enrollment in Delaware is 61%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Delaware are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delaware include: Mariner Middle School vs. Beacon Middle School, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School vs. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School, Indian River Intensive Learning Center vs. Sussex Consortium
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