For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,907 students in 19802, DE (there are , serving 1,047 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 19802, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19802, DE are Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School, Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy and East Side Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19802 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19802, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19802, DE 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Grades: K-2
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
East Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Grades: K-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2740
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2740
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
19802, Delaware 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
610 East 17th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 428-9501
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1121 Thatcher Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-3240
Grades: 5-8
| 143 students
820 West 19th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2735
Grades: PK-K
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19802, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19802, DE include Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School, Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy and East Side Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19802?
6 public schools are located in 19802.
What percentage of students in 19802 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 19802 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19802?
19802 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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