The average public school diversity score in Delaware is approximately 0.72 per year (2026).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Delaware is currently Claymont Elementary School and Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, each with a diversity score of 0.76.
Diversity Score Range: 0.71
0.76
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.73
Most Diverse Public Schools in Delaware (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-12
4409 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 516-8000
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 1-5
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2864
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2864
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 1-5
1070 Bunker Hill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5135
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5135
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-5
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-K
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-5
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Brick Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 1-5
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-5
502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 3-5
1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Seaford Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 3-5
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Christiana High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-12
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 1-6
1160 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
200 East Roosevelt Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2901
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2901
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 1-5
820 Mapleton Ave.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 842-2575
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-12
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Newark High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 9-12
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-5
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-K
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-K
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 1-5
1259 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5045
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-12
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #17 - 3317. - 33.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Rank: #34 - 4334. - 43.
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: K-2
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Rank: #34 - 4334. - 43.
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: K-2
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average public schools diversity score?
The Delaware average public schools diversity score is 0.72 for 2026.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public schools in Delaware include Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, Claymont Elementary School and West Park Place Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Delaware?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Delaware is Odyssey Charter School, with a diversity score of 0.75. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.76.
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