Townsend: Schools & Education
Townsend is served by 6 public schools. Odessa High School is the largest at 917 students (grades 9-11). Total enrollment: 3,324 students.
- ~472 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 472 residents per school. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Appoquinimink School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,324 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 219 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| Schools Count | 6 |
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 | 13.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware |
| Nearest College · City | Newark |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 832-8418 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.8 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 (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CORBIT-CALLOWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 378-8838 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 HIGH STREET, ODESSA DE 19730 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 4.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 41.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12