The average public elementary school in Delaware has approximately 573 students (2024-25).
The public elementary schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public elementary school in Delaware (by enrollment) is Newark Charter School with 2,987 students.
# Students Range: 754
2,987
Avg. # Students: 1,019
Largest Delaware Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 2,987
Grades: K-12
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,123
Grades: K-12
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Rank: #33.
Mot Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 1,383
Grades: K-12
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Rank: #44.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,341
Grades: K-11
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Rank: #55.
Christiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,256
Grades: 6-12
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Rank: #66.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,169
Grades: 6-12
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Rank: #77.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,124
Grades: 1-6
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Rank: #88.
Sussex Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 1,118
Grades: K-12
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Rank: #99.
Milford Central Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,068
Grades: 6-8
1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Rank: #1010.
Dickinson (John) School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,058
Grades: 6-12
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Rank: #1111.
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,044
Grades: K-5
4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Rank: #1212.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 965
Grades: 6-8
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Rank: #1313.
Brandywine Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 945
Grades: K-8
2916 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Rank: #1414.
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 936
Grades: 6-8
801 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 832-6280
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 832-6280
Rank: #1515.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 930
Grades: 6-12
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Rank: #1616.
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 911
Grades: 6-8
1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Rank: #1717.
Georgetown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 885
Grades: 6-8
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Rank: #1818.
William Henry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 857
Grades: 5-6
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Rank: #1919.
Claymont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 850
Grades: K-5
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Rank: #2020.
Talley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 841
Grades: 6-8
1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Rank: #2121.
Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 840
Grades: PK-5
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Rank: #2222.
Seaford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 828
Grades: 6-8
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #2323.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 821
Grades: 6-8
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Rank: #2424.
East Millsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 815
Grades: K-5
29346 Iron Branch Road
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Rank: #2525.
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 810
Grades: 6-8
504 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5001
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5001
Rank: #2626.
Shue-medill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 808
Grades: 6-8
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Rank: #2727.
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 805
Grades: 6-8
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Rank: #2828.
Springer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 797
Grades: 6-8
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Rank: #2929.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 779
Grades: 6-8
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Rank: #3030.
North Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 774
Grades: PK-5
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Rank: #3131.
Millsboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 771
Grades: 6-8
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 763
Grades: 1-5
820 Mapleton Ave.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Old State Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 763
Grades: 1-5
580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Rank: #3434.
Delmar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 757
Grades: 5-8
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Rank: #3535.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 754
Grades: 6-8
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average public elementary schools student size?
The Delaware average public elementary schools student size is 573 for 2024-25.
What are the public elementary schools with the largest student size in Delaware?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Delaware include Newark Charter School, Odyssey Charter School and Mot Charter School.
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