For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 710 students in 19809, DE.
The top ranked public elementary school in 19809, DE is Mount Pleasant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 19809 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19809, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19809, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
19809, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-3 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19809, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19809, DE include Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19809?
1 public elementary schools are located in 19809.
What is the racial composition of students in 19809?
19809 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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