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Best Schools in Wilmington, Delaware
Compare 52 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
52
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
31,399
Total Students
Across Wilmington
13.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
52 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score15%
ELA Assessment Score28%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,605 students at Delcastle Technical High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Richey Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
105 East Highland Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804
3.5
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
701 West 34Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
3.5
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
30%
Dickinson (John) School
publichighGrade 6-12
1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
3.3
Rating
Students
1,027
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
publichighK-12
500 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
3.3
Rating
Students
674
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
29%
Talley Middle School
publichighGrade 6-12
1110 Cypress Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
3.1
Rating
Students
900
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
25%
Springer Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
3.1
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
22%
Delcastle Technical High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1417 Newport Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
2.5
Rating
Students
1,605
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
13%
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805
2.3
Rating
Students
549
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
17%
Kuumba Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1200 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1.9
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
12%
Skyline Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2900 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
1.8
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
12%
Dupont (Alexis I.) High School
publichighGrade 9-12
50 Hillside Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
1.7
Rating
Students
550
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
East Side Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3000 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
1.6
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
10%
Great Oaks Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1200 North French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1.6
Rating
Students
149
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2110 Edwards Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19808
1.5
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
920 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
1.5
Rating
Students
347
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Freire Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
201 West 14Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1.4
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Stanton Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1800 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
1.3
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
8%
Richardson Park Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
16 Idella Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804
1.3
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2100 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
1.2
Rating
Students
276
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Mckean (Thomas) High School
publichighGrade 9-12
301 Mckennan'S Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
1.1
Rating
Students
920
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Wilmington
Wilmington, Delaware is home to 52 schools serving over 31,399 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilmington, Delaware?
There are 52 schools in Wilmington, serving 31,399 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Wilmington?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Wilmington include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Wilmington?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Wilmington is 13.3:1.