For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,037 students in 19901, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19901, DE are Major George S. Welch Elementary School, Dover Air Force Base Middle School and South Dover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19901 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19901, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19901, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Dover Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1980
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1980
Gr: K-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Towne Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Gr: K-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Star Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Gr: 1-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19901, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19901, DE include Major George S. Welch Elementary School, Dover Air Force Base Middle School and South Dover Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19901?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19901.
What is the racial composition of students in 19901?
19901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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