For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,157 students in Clayton, DE.
The top ranked public charter schools in Clayton, DE are Providence Creek Academy Charter School and First State Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clayton, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Clayton, DE?
The top ranked public charter schools in Clayton, DE include Providence Creek Academy Charter School and First State Military Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Clayton?
2 public charter schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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