For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,758 students in 19809, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19809, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19809, DE are Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19809 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19809, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19809, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19809, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19809, DE include Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School.
How many public schools are located in 19809?
2 public schools are located in 19809.
What percentage of students in 19809 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19809 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19809?
19809 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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