For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,170 students in 19701, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19701, DE are Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19701 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19701, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19701, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Gr: 1-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Gr: K-5 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19701, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19701, DE include Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19701?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19701.
What is the racial composition of students in 19701?
19701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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