For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,391 students in 19709, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19709, DE are Mot Charter School, Cedar Lane Elementary School and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19709 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19709, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19709, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mot Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 Levels Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5125
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Gr: 1-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-3490
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Mapleton Ave.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Gr: 1-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 East Cochran Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5023
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5023
Gr: 1-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 Bunker Hill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5135
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5135
Gr: 1-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 New Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5030
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Brick Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Gr: 1-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5001
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5001
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
19709, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Silver Lake Treatment Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
493 East Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5238
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5238
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19709, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19709, DE include Mot Charter School, Cedar Lane Elementary School and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19709?
9 public elementary schools are located in 19709.
What is the racial composition of students in 19709?
19709 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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