For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,966 students in Hockessin, DE (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,353 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Hockessin, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hockessin, DE are North Star Elementary School, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and Dupont (H.b.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockessin, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hockessin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hockessin, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hockessin, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Hockessin, DE include North Star Elementary School, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and Dupont (H.b.) Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hockessin?
3 public schools are located in Hockessin.
What percentage of students in Hockessin go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in Hockessin are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hockessin?
Hockessin public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hockessin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hockessin include: William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School vs. North Star Elementary School, North Star Elementary School vs. William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
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