For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,890 students in 19904, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19904, DE are Kent County Secondary Ilc, North Dover Elementary School and Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19904 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19904, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19904, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Gr: K-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Campus Community School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Gr: 1-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Webbs Lane
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Gr: 1-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
William Henry Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19904, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19904, DE include Kent County Secondary Ilc, North Dover Elementary School and Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19904?
12 public elementary schools are located in 19904.
What is the racial composition of students in 19904?
19904 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
