Hockessin: Schools & Education
Hockessin is served by 3 public schools. Dupont (H.B.) Middle School is the largest at 754 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 1,985 students.
- ~4,480 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,480 residents per school. 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (3)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Red Clay Consolidated School D |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,985 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 127 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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 (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Goldey-Beacom College |
| Nearest College · City | Wilmington |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 998-8814 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.5 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · 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 (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Hockessin Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1023 Valley Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 239-5160 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19707 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2201 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 21 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 66.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12