For the 2025 school year, there are 129 public schools serving 78,699 students in New Castle County, DE (there are 101 private schools, serving 18,230 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in New Castle County, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in New Castle County, DE 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 score ranking.
New Castle County, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in New Castle County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Castle County (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.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Linden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Mot 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
| 1,396 students
Rank: #77.
Christiana High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #88.
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Grades: 1-5
| 596 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1111.
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1212.
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 934 students
Rank: #1414.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #1515.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Grades: K-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1717.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: K-5
| 913 students
Rank: #1818.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Odyssey 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
| 2,192 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 2-12
| 91 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: K-10
| 18 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
263 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 429-4158
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 429-4158
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Mapleton Ave.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 Main Street, 126 Main Stre
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Grades: 1-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2828.
Marbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2929.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #3030.
Brandywine Springs School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Grades: K-8
| 932 students
Rank: #3131.
Old State Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Grades: 1-5
| 788 students
Rank: #3232.
Appoquinimink High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1080 Bunker Hill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3840
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #3333.
Lancashire Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Brandywine High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
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New Castle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alfred I. Dupont Hospital School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Po Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-4960
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 651-4960
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
300 Executive Dr
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Baylor Womens Correctional Institution (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
660 Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
500 Darley Rd
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Brandywine Intensive Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1000 Pennsylvania Avenue
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
29 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
1413 Lore Ave
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 993-3858
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5550
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: 4-6
| 231 students
Community School (The) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5589
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5589
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
801 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Delaware Adolescent Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1600 Jessup St
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 652-3445
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
510 West 28th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7424
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
100 West 10th Street Suite 403
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 660-3938
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
109 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 993-6993
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 993-6993
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
1210 Lobdell Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4188
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1631
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1631
Grades: 7-8
| 609 students
Marion T. Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1190
Grades: K-8
| 559 students
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-3750
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Grades: K-3
| 154 students
610 East 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1301 E. 12th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-7700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Multiple Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
626 Wilmington Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
903 Delaware St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-1428
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-1428
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
287 Christiana Rd
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-6508
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-6508
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
170 Lukens Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Grades: 5-8
| 143 students
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 654-3720
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 654-3720
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Castle County, DE?
The top ranked public schools in New Castle County, DE include Charter School Of Wilmington, North Star Elementary School and Newark Charter School.
How many public schools are located in New Castle County?
129 public schools are located in New Castle County.
What percentage of students in New Castle County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in New Castle County are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle County?
New Castle County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public schools in New Castle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Castle County include: Springer Middle School vs. Talley Middle School, Middletown High School vs. Appoquinimink High School, Talley Middle School vs. Springer Middle School
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