For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 charter public high schools serving 12,244 students in Delaware.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high 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 charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Delaware charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charter School Of Wilmington, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Delaware (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Mot Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Grades: K-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Grades: K-12
| 2,123 students
Rank: #66.
Delaware Military Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
Early College School At Del State
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Grades: 7-12
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
First State Military Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #99.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Grades: K-11
| 1,341 students
Rank: #1010.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1111.
Great Oaks Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Grades: 8-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1212.
Freire Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Grades: 8-12
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Delaware?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Delaware?
12 charter public high schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware charter public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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