For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,006 students in 19720, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19720, DE are Leach (John G.) School, Bedford (Gunning) Middle School and Charter School Of New Castle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19720 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19720, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19720, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 832-6280
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 832-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Read (George) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2760
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19720, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19720, DE include Leach (John G.) School, Bedford (Gunning) Middle School and Charter School Of New Castle.
How many public middle schools are located in 19720?
5 public middle schools are located in 19720.
What is the racial composition of students in 19720?
19720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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