For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,427 students in Delmar, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Delmar, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Delmar, DE are Delmar High School and Delmar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delmar, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Delmar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Delmar, DE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delmar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Delmar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Grades: 5-8
| 757 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delmar Middle Level Ilc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delmar, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Delmar, DE include Delmar High School and Delmar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Delmar?
3 public schools are located in Delmar.
What percentage of students in Delmar go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Delmar are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delmar?
Delmar public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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