For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,273 students in 19801, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19801, DE are First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Freire Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19801 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19801, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19801, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Gr: 8-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 647-8725
Gr: 1-8 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19801, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19801, DE include First State Montessori Academy, Kuumba Academy Charter School and Freire Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19801?
4 public middle schools are located in 19801.
What is the racial composition of students in 19801?
19801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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