For the 2025 school year, there are 2 alternative public elementary schools serving 138 students in Delaware.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Delaware are First State School and Meadowood Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Alternative ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First State School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: K-10
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Delaware?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Delaware include First State School and Meadowood Program.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Delaware?
2 alternative public elementary schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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