Best Schools in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE has a total of 101 schools including 30 high schools, 12 middle schools and 55 elementary schools. A total of 49,298 students attend Wilmington, DE schools. On average, schools in Wilmington score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wilmington underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE has 30 high schools with 21,249 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wilmington score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilmington don't meet expectations.
1. Charter School Of Wilmington
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Charter School Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 968 Students
2. Calloway (cab) School Of The Arts
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 930 Students
3. Conrad Schools Of Science
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1169 Students
4. Delaware Military Academy
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Delaware Military Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
5. Christiana High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1256 Students
6. Concord High School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
7. Penn (william) High School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2239 Students
8. Mount Pleasant High School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
9. Brandywine High School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 950 Students
10. Dickinson (john) School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1058 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE has 12 middle schools with 7,408 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wilmington score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilmington don't meet expectations.
1. Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
2. Dupont (h.b.) Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
3. Springer Middle School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
4. Read (george) Middle School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
5. Talley Middle School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
6. Skyline Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
7. Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
8. Penns Grove Middle School
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Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
9. Mccullough (calvin R. ) Middle School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
10. Stanton Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE has 55 elementary schools with 18,500 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wilmington score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilmington don't meet expectations.
1. William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
2. Linden Hill Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 555 Students
3. First State Montessori Academy
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First State Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 629 Students
4. Brandywine Springs School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 945 Students
5. Heritage Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
6. Hanby Elementary School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
7. Lombardy Elementary School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
8. Carrcroft Elementary School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
9. Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 704 Students
10. Forest Oak Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilmington, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilmington, DE has a total population of 201,072 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilmington, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilmington, DE.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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