For the 2026 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 18% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), 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 Public Elementary Schools in Delaware (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-10 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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).