For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,966 students in Hockessin, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hockessin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Hockessin, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hockessin, DE include North Star Elementary School, William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School and Dupont (H.b.) Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hockessin?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hockessin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockessin?
Hockessin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hockessin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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