Magnolia: Schools & Education
Education in Magnolia: 2 public schools. J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is the largest at 523 students (grades 0-0). Total enrollment: 1,041 students.
- ~137 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 137 residents per school. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Caesar Rodney School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,041 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 59 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.60 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Polytech Adult Education |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Polytech Adult Education |
| Nearest College · City | Woodside |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 697-4545 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | KENT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 744-9435 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 497 SOUTH RED HAVEN LANE, DOVER DE 19901 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 4.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 35.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12