For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 6,258 students in Delaware.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Delaware are Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Delaware (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Gr: K-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Delaware Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Middleboro Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 998-0745
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Delaware?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Delaware include Charter School Of Wilmington, Newark Charter School and Sussex Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Delaware?
5 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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