For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,179 students in Clayton, DE.
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton, DE are Clayton Elementary School, Providence Creek Academy Charter School and Clayton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clayton, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Gr: 5-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clayton, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton, DE include Clayton Elementary School, Providence Creek Academy Charter School and Clayton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton?
4 public schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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