For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 764 students in 19720, DE.
The top ranked public charter school in 19720, DE is Charter School Of New Castle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 19720 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 19720, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 19720, DE Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 764 students
19720, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baylor Womens Correctional Institution (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
660 Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
29 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
801 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
109 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 993-6993
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 993-6993
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Multiple Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
626 Wilmington Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
903 Delaware St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
287 Christiana Rd
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-6508
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-6508
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
170 Lukens Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 654-3720
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 654-3720
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19720, DE?
The top ranked public charter schools in 19720, DE include Charter School Of New Castle.
How many public charter schools are located in 19720?
1 public charter schools are located in 19720.
What is the racial composition of students in 19720?
19720 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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