For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 764 students in 19720, DE.
The top-ranked public charter school in 19720, DE is Charter School Of New Castle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 19720 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 19720, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 19720, DE Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of New Castle
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
Gr: K-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
19720, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baylor Womens Correctional Institution (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
660 Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
Gr: Inquire with school
29 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
801 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Multiple Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
626 Wilmington Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 56%
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
903 Delaware St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
170 Lukens Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19720, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19720, DE include Charter School Of New Castle.
How many public charter schools are located in 19720?
1 public charter schools are located in 19720.
What is the racial composition of students in 19720?
19720 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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