For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,170 students in 19701, DE (there are , serving 3,037 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 19701, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19701, DE are Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19701 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19701, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19701, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343
Gr: 1-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330
Gr: K-5 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19701, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19701, DE include Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19701?
3 public schools are located in 19701.
What percentage of students in 19701 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 19701 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19701?
19701 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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