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These Are The Top 10 Delaware School Districts; Ranked

By Diana Beasley September 13th

Education is one of the most divisive and hottest topics right now in the United States, including here in Delaware. 

When making a decision on where to live, with a growing family, education is at the top of the checklist for most families.  While athletics and social opportunities are of importance, academics obviously should be top of mind.

Delaware School Districts

The folks over at Niche put together a list of the top ranked school districts in every state.   In the state of Delaware there are 19 school districts and 25 charter schools.  There are over 9,000 full time teachers and over 130,000 school aged students currently enrolled in the public school system.

Methodology

The Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users.  Theses even key factors listed below determine the rankings.  You can read more about how the rankings are determined here.

  • Academics Grade
  • Teachers Grade
  • Culture & Diversity Grade
  • Parent/Student Surveys on Overall Experience
  • Resources & Facilities Grade
  • Clubs & Activities Grade
  • Sports Grade

The Top 10 Ranked Delaware School Districts

  1. Appoquinimink School District – Grade A
  2. Cape Henlopen School District – Grade A
  3. Red Clay Consolidated School District – Grade A-
  4. Caesar Rodney School District – Grade A-
  5. Brandywine School District – Grade A-
  6. Indian River School District – Grade A-
  7. Delmar School District – Grade B+
  8. Smyrna School District – Grade B+
  9. Capital School District – Grade B
  10. Milford School District – Grade B

To see how the remaining districts in Delaware ranked, click here.

These Are The 25 Best Public Schools In Delaware For 2023

These Are The 25 Best Public Schools In Delaware For 2023

In this country, under our current climate, education is at the forefront of importance and debate.  Parents are concerned now more than ever about student curriculum.  There is the ever growing concern with safety, as we see the number of school shootings and threats at a high.  As a parent myself, I know that choosing a school for your child is a daunting task, and not always a choice.

More and more families are choosing alternative options to public schools.  Some are sending their children to private schools or opting for online education.  However, this is not an option for all families with the rising costs and of course working parents who may not be home to assist in the online options.  Some families are even choosing to move to where to better schools are.

The folks over at Niche.com have released their list of the 2023 Best Public Schools in Delaware.

Data from the U.S. Department of Education is used to analyze key statistics and millions of student and parent reviews. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, and SAT/ACT scores.

Here is the list of the best in Delaware for 2023:

  • The Charter School of Wilmington

    #1 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Wilmington, DE – Public School – Grades 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Newark Charter School

    #2 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Newark, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Cab Calloway School of the Arts

    #3 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – 6-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Conrad Schools of Science

    #4 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – 6-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School

    #2 Best Public Elementary School in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • MOT Charter School

    #5 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Middletown, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Beacon Middle School

    #5 Best Public Middles Schools In Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – 6-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Sussex Academy

    #6 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Georgetown, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School

    #7 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 6-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Appoquinimink High School

    #7 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Rehoboth Elementary School

    #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • North Star Elementary School

    #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Allen Frear Elementary School

    #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Caesar Rodney School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Dover Air Force Base Middle School

    #8 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

    Caesar Rodney School District, DE – Public School – 6-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Linden Hill Elementary School

    #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Cedar Lane Elementary School

    #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Love Creek Elementary School

    #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Bunker Hill Elementary School

    #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Richard A. Shields Elementary School

    #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Maj. George S. Welch Elementary School

    #13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Caesar Rodney School District, DE – Public School – PK-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Middletown High School

    #8 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Sussex Technical High School

    #9 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Georgetown, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Claymont Elementary School

    #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Brandywine School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Southern Delaware School of the Arts

    #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Indian River School District – Public School – K-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School

    #16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A-

 

 

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