For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,828 students in 19805, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19805, DE are Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and The Bayard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19805 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19805, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19805, DE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Grades: K-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 2-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
The Bayard School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4134
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4134
Grades: 1-8
| 545 students
19805, Delaware 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19805, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19805, DE include Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and The Bayard School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19805?
3 public middle schools are located in 19805.
What is the racial composition of students in 19805?
19805 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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