For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,451 students in Delmar, DE (there are , serving 98 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Delmar, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Delmar, DE are Delmar High School and Delmar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delmar, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Delmar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Delmar, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delmar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Delmar Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Gr: 5-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Delmar Middle Level Ilc
Special Education School
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Delmar, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Delmar, DE include Delmar High School and Delmar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Delmar?
3 public schools are located in Delmar.
What percentage of students in Delmar go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Delmar are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delmar?
Delmar public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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