Best High Schools in Downtown, Wilmington, DE

High schools
2
Students
2,361
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Christiana High School

A

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1256 Students

2. Newark High School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Christina School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students

See all 39 high schools in Delaware ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Wilmington, DE

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,361
Avg actual
19%
Avg projected
23%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. First State Montessori Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

First State Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 629 Students

2. The Bayard School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Christina School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 508 Students

3. Darul Amaanah Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Darul Amaanah Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students

4. Stubbs Early Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Christina School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 190 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Wilmington, DE

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown, Wilmington, DE has a total population of 3,879 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown, Wilmington, DE

4,246

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown, Wilmington, DE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

53.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

14.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

38.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown, Wilmington, DE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown, Wilmington, DE.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown, Wilmington, DE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Downtown, Wilmington, DE

How many schools are in Downtown, Wilmington, DE?

Downtown, Wilmington, DE has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,246 students in total.

How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Downtown score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Downtown meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown, Wilmington, DE

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Cool Springs, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brandywine Village, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Browntown, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hilltop, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Baynard Village, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hedgeville, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 14%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
The Flats, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Highlands, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual: 12%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations