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Best Delaware Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 special education public schools serving 3,451 students in Delaware.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Delaware are Douglass School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Leach (John G.) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Delaware (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Gr: 1-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Richardson Park Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5574
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3504
Gr: 3 | 1 student
Rank: #88.
The Wallace Wallin School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2952
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: #99.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Special Education School
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Gr: PK | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Delmar Middle Level Ilc
Special Education School
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Indian River Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
31 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Gr: 12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Delaware?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Delaware include Douglass School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Leach (John G.) School.
How many special education public schools are located in Delaware?
19 special education public schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware special education public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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