Wilmington: Schools & Education
53 public schools serve Wilmington. Odyssey Charter School is the largest at 2,123 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 32,041 students.
- ~1,328 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
54 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,328 residents per school. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (28)
Schools (54)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Brandywine School District, Charter School of Wilmington, Christina School District, Delaware Military Academy, East Side Charter School |
| School Districts · Total count | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 53 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 31,549 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 2,362 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 10 |
| Schools Count | 53 |
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.
Schools (4)
Colleges (3)
| 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 | Wilmington Institute Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 10 East 10Th Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 571-7400 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19801 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2448 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 5 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (5)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 269 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 5 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 30 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12