For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,574 students in Frankford, DE.
The top-ranked public schools in Frankford, DE are Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, Indian River High School and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankford, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Frankford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Frankford, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Indian River High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Carver (G.w.) Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - South
Alternative School
33576 Wilgus Cemetery Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Frankford, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Frankford, DE include Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, Indian River High School and Carver (G.w.) Educational Center.
How many public schools are located in Frankford?
4 public schools are located in Frankford.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankford?
Frankford public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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