For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 665 students in 19901, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19901, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Early College School At Del State. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19901 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19901, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19901, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
19901, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Gr: K-3 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19901, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19901, DE include Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Early College School At Del State.
How many public middle schools are located in 19901?
2 public middle schools are located in 19901.
What is the racial composition of students in 19901?
19901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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