For the 2025 school year, there are 7 alternative public schools serving 427 students in Delaware.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Delaware are First State School, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Gr: K-10 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 429-4158
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 429-4158
Rank: #33.
Carver (G.w.) Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Rank: #44.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Gr: PK | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - North
Alternative School
8600 East Newton Road, 8600 Ea
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-7501
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-7501
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - South
Alternative School
33576 Wilgus Cemetery Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Delaware?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Delaware include First State School, Pyle (Sarah) Academy and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center.
How many alternative public schools are located in Delaware?
7 alternative public schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware alternative public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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