DelawareNew Castle CountyWilmington

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 Score5%
ELA Assessment Score12%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 905 students at Howard High School Of Technology.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Howard High School Of Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
401 East 12Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1.1
Rating
Students
905
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
2200 North Locust Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
1
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
3%
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
600 E. 7Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
2%
Gateway Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
2501 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
1
Rating
Students
211
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Warner Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
801 West 18Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
1
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
6%
The Bayard School
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
200 South Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
1
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
3%
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3601 Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
1
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
10%
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
publicelementaryPK-PK
2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
0
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
publicelementaryK-K2
100 West 18Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
0
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stubbs Early Education Center
publicelementaryPK-K
1100 North Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
0
Rating
Students
148
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pulaski Early Education Center
publicelementaryPK-K
1300 Cedar Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
0
Rating
Students
93
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Red Clay Early Years Program
publicelementaryPK-PK
1621 Telegraph Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
0
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

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.