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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,170 students in Bear, DE (there are , serving 2,977 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in Bear, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).

The top ranked public schools in Bear, DE are Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bear, DE public schools have an score of 38% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bear have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).

Best 51�Թ�� in Bear, DE (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
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200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-1343

Gr: 1-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
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4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 832-6330

Gr: K-5 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #33.

Oberle (William) Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
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500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910

Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bear, DE?

The top ranked public schools in Bear, DE include Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School, Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School and Oberle (William) Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Bear?

3 public schools are located in Bear.

What percentage of students in Bear go to public school?

42% of all K-12 students in Bear are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).

What is the racial composition of students in Bear?

Bear public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).