For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,247 students in Claymont, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Claymont, DE are Claymont Elementary School and Maple Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claymont, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Elementary schools in Claymont have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Claymont, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Claymont, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Darley Rd
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3920
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Brandywine Intensive Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1000 Pennsylvania Avenue
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-5000
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Grades: 4-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Claymont, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Claymont, DE include Claymont Elementary School and Maple Lane Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Claymont, DE?
2 public elementary schools are located in Claymont, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in Claymont, DE?
Claymont, DE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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