Best Schools in Ellendale, DE
Ellendale, DE has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,441 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Ellendale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ellendale, DE
The top high schools in Ellendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Henlopen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students
2. Woodbridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
3. Milford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ellendale, DE
The top middle schools in Ellendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mariner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
2. Woodbridge Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
3. Milford Central Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellendale, DE
The top elementary schools in Ellendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
2. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 668 Students
3. Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 581 Students
4. Mispillion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 561 Students
5. Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 592 Students
6. Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellendale, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellendale, DE has a total population of 3,118 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellendale, DE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ellendale, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellendale, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellendale, DE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ellendale, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ellendale, DE
How many schools are in Ellendale, DE?
Ellendale, DE has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,441 students in total.
How do schools in Ellendale perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ellendale score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Ellendale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ellendale?
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.
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