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Best New Castle County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public charter schools serving 14,222 students in New Castle County, DE.
The top-ranked public charter schools in New Castle County, DE are Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Mot Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle County, DE public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in New Castle County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in New Castle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Gr: K-12 | 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
First State Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Null, Null
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 576-1500
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Gr: K-12 | 2,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Aspira Delaware
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Gr: K-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Academia Antonia Alonso
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Wakefield Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charter School Of New Castle
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 472-6450
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
East Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 332-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 407-4800
Gr: 8-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 633-4091
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in New Castle County, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in New Castle County, DE include Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Mot Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in New Castle County?
15 public charter schools are located in New Castle County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle County?
New Castle County public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in New Castle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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