Middletown: Schools & Education
Middletown schools: 15 public schools. Appoquinimink High School is the largest at 1,484 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 11,440 students.
- ~1,644 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
15 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,644 residents per school. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (15)
| School Districts · Districts | Appoquinimink School District, MOT Charter School, New Castle County Vocational-T |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 15 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 11,440 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 755 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 15 |
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 | Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware |
| Nearest College · City | Newark |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 832-8418 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.6 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 (14)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Appoquinimink Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 204 East Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 378-5588 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19709 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1830 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 47 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 44.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12