There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 205000 children living in Delaware. Families in Delaware can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, and homeschooling.
Parents in Delaware can send their children to traditional public schools. Learn more about traditional public schools
Delaware has a program that lets parents send their children to different public schools outside of their zoned boundaries.
Parents in Delaware can send their children to public charter schools. Learn more about public charter schools
Parents in Delaware can send their children to theme-based public magnet schools. Learn more about magnet schools
Delaware offers free, full-time online education open to the public administered by the state, a district, or an independent organization. Learn more about virtual schools
Parents in Delaware can send their children to private schools. Learn more about private schools
Delaware has a state-sponsored scholarship program to provide parents with tuition assistance for private schools.
Parents in Delaware have the freedom to educate their children in the home. Learn more about homeschooling
National School Choice Week 2019 will be held from January 20-26, 2019. We encourage all schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals to sign up to receive a free box of NSCW supplies for our celebrations in 2019. Click here for more information.
During National School Choice Week 2018, Delaware celebrated National School Choice Week with a record-breaking 89 events and activities across the state.
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This type of school choice is permitted in the state.
This type of school choice is not permitted in the state.
The state may permit this type of school choice. Please consult state policies for more information.