For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,659 students in 19734, DE.
The top ranked public schools in 19734, DE are Townsend Elementary School, Old State Elementary School and Cantwells Bridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19734 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19734, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19734, DE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Main Street, 126 Main Stre
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Gr: 1-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Old State Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6720
Gr: 1-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 376-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 842-2625
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 842-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Gr: K | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
19734, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19734, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19734, DE include Townsend Elementary School, Old State Elementary School and Cantwells Bridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19734?
6 public schools are located in 19734.
What is the racial composition of students in 19734?
19734 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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