For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,334 students in 19713, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19713, DE are Christiana High School, Brennen School and phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19713 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19713, DE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19713, DE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Grades: PK-12
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
19713, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Reachcbip (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19713, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19713, DE include Christiana High School, Brennen School and phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19713?
5 public middle schools are located in 19713.
What is the racial composition of students in 19713?
19713 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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