Best Schools in Delaware

Browse 234 schools across Delaware. Find the best schools by county and city, rated on class size, funding, and outcomes.

🏆 Top Rated Schools in Delaware

A+
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Wilmington, DE 19802
👥 749 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Maple Lane Elementary School
Claymont, DE 19703
👥 358 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19802
👥 343 students 📚 10.4:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Forwood Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19810
👥 366 students 📚 11.4:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Wilmington, DE 19802
👥 394 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Warner Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19802
👥 374 students 📚 8.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Richardson Park Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19804
👥 509 students 📚 9.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19808
👥 324 students 📚 10.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Marbrook Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19808
👥 431 students 📚 11.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19806
👥 316 students 📚 8.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Wilmington, DE 19805
👥 528 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
East Dover Elementary School
Dover, DE 19901
👥 338 students 📚 11.4:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Dover, DE 19904
👥 315 students 📚 10.5:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Newark, DE 19713
👥 442 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark, DE 19713
👥 339 students 📚 11.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
Newark, DE 19702
👥 328 students 📚 10.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
The Bayard School
Wilmington, DE 19805
👥 545 students 📚 10.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Newark, DE 19713
👥 477 students 📚 9.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Newark, DE 19702
👥 322 students 📚 11.5:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center
Middletown, DE 19709
👥 299 students 📚 10.3:1 ratio
97 /100

📍 Schools by County

Click a county to view schools in that area.

New Castle County
128 schools Avg: A
Sussex County
52 schools Avg: B+
Kent County
47 schools Avg: B+
Kent
4 schools Avg: B+
Sussex
2 schools Avg: A+

🏙️ Top Rated Cities for Schools

Cities with the highest average school scores (minimum 3 schools).

A+
Milton
3 schools • Sussex County
Avg 96.0
A+
Lewes
5 schools • Sussex County
Avg 94.0
A+
Millsboro
3 schools • Sussex County
Avg 93.3
A+
Hockessin
3 schools • New Castle County
Avg 92.7
A+
Bear
3 schools • New Castle County
Avg 92.3
A
Newark
29 schools • New Castle County
Avg 91.5
A
Wilmington
52 schools • New Castle County
Avg 90.7
A
Townsend
6 schools • New Castle County
Avg 90.5
A
Middletown
16 schools • New Castle County
Avg 90.2
A
New Castle
15 schools • New Castle County
Avg 89.9
A
Selbyville
4 schools • Sussex County
Avg 89.8
A
Claymont
3 schools • New Castle County
Avg 89.3
A
Georgetown
7 schools • Sussex County
Avg 86.7
A
Dover
21 schools • Kent County
Avg 85.0
A
Camden
8 schools • Kent County
Avg 85.0
B+
Bridgeville
3 schools • Sussex County
Avg 82.7
B+
Felton
3 schools • Kent County
Avg 82.7
B+
Smyrna
6 schools • Kent County
Avg 82.0
B+
Seaford
7 schools • Sussex County
Avg 81.4
B+
Milford
5 schools • Sussex County
Avg 80.4
B+
Laurel
4 schools • Sussex County
Avg 78.0
B
Harrington
3 schools • Kent
Avg 77.7
B
Clayton
4 schools • Kent County
Avg 77.5
B
Frankford
3 schools • Sussex County
Avg 76.0

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Delaware

B
University of Delaware
Newark
4-Year 👥 24,221
68 /100
B
Polytech Adult Education
Woodside
Vocational 👥 631
66 /100
C+
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover
4-Year 👥 13,231
56 /100
C+
Delaware State University
Dover
4-Year 👥 5,828
56 /100
C+
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
Dagsboro
Vocational 👥 73
56 /100
C
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington
4-Year 👥 1,074
52 /100
C
Wilmington University
New Castle
4-Year 👥 14,678
50 /100
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware
Newark
Vocational 👥 130
48 /100
C
Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
Newark
Vocational 👥 25
47 /100
C
Dawn Career Institute LLC
Newark
Vocational 👥 385
46 /100
C
Delaware College of Art and Design
Wilmington
2-Year 👥 104
45 /100
C
Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center
Lewes
Vocational 👥 43
45 /100

Frequently Asked Questions About Schools in Delaware

How many K-12 schools are in Delaware?

There are 234 K-12 schools in Delaware tracked by Repit, spanning 5 counties. Each school is rated using the Repit School Score, which evaluates class size, funding, and student outcomes.

What is the Repit School Score?

The Repit School Score rates schools on a 100-point scale based on student-teacher ratio (class size), per-pupil funding, and graduation outcomes. Unlike traditional ratings that rely heavily on standardized test scores, Repit focuses on factors that actually impact educational quality.

What are the best schools in Delaware?

Top-rated schools in Delaware include duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School, Maple Lane Elementary School, Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School, Forwood Elementary School, Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy. These schools have earned high Repit School Scores based on their student-teacher ratios, funding levels, and educational outcomes.

How do I find schools near me in Delaware?

Browse schools by county or city using our interactive lists below. You can also search for specific schools by name. Each school page includes detailed information on class sizes, funding, and contact information.

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