For the 2025 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 6,158 students in Delaware.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Delaware are Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Grades: K-12
| 3,047 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Grades: K-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #44.
Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Delaware?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Delaware?
5 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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