For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,391 students in 19709, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19709, DE are Mot Charter School, Cedar Lane Elementary School and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19709 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19709, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19709, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Grades: K-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Grades: 1-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Mapleton Ave.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Grades: 1-5
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 East Cochran Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5023
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5023
Grades: 1-5
| 570 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brick Mill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Grades: 1-5
| 490 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Bunker Hill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5135
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5135
Grades: 1-5
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 New Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5030
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #99.
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5001
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5001
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
19709, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Silver Lake Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
493 East Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5238
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5238
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19709, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19709, DE include Mot Charter School, Cedar Lane Elementary School and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19709?
9 public elementary schools are located in 19709.
What is the racial composition of students in 19709?
19709 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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