For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,430 students in 19805, DE (there are , serving 947 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 19805, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19805, DE are Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19805 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19805, DE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19805, DE 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Grades: K-12
| 2,192 students
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Prospect Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4146
Grades: 2-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Early Education Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
The Bayard School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4134
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4134
Grades: 1-8
| 545 students
19805, Delaware 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ferris School For Boys (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 993-3853
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19805, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19805, DE include Odyssey Charter School, Douglass School and Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19805?
5 public schools are located in 19805.
What percentage of students in 19805 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 19805 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19805?
19805 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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