Bear: Schools & Education
Bear schools: 3 public schools. Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is the largest at 1,044 students (grades 0-5). Total enrollment: 2,163 students.
- ~7,457 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 7,457 residents per school. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Appoquinimink School District, Christina School District, Colonial School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,163 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 151 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Academy of Massage and Bodywork |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Bear |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 392-6768 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Bear Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 Governors Place |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 838-3300 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19701 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2200 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 34 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 32.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12