For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 6,746 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 middle schools in Delaware are Newark Charter School, Sussex Academy and Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Delaware (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 2,987 students
Rank: #22.
Sussex Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,118 students
Rank: #33.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 930 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #66.
Selbyville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Delaware?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Delaware include Newark Charter School, Sussex Academy and Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Delaware?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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