For the 2025 school year, there are 3 magnet public schools serving 2,516 students in Delaware.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Delaware are Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts, Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and Conrad Schools Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Delaware (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 934 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 1,163 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Delaware?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Delaware include Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts, Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and Conrad Schools Of Science.
How many magnet public schools are located in Delaware?
3 magnet public schools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware magnet public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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