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Delaware Public Schools include 16 geographically defined districts, 3 vocational-technical high schools (one in each county), and charter schools. Delaware charter schools are public schools meant to provide an alternative to Delaware’s 19 traditional school districts. As the authorizer for Delaware’s charter schools, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is responsible for approving, modifying, renewing, and closing charter schools, as well as monitoring and reporting as outlined in Delaware Code.

Approvals, Modifications, Renewals, and Closures

Learn about opening requirements, view a list of charter schools currently seeking approval and a list of closed charter schools. Review renewal steps, and which charter schools are up for renewal as well as view modifications.

Monitoring and Reporting

Find information on continuous improvement for charter schools, including current state-level and charter school-level data. Access charter school reports.

Additional Resources

Delaware Public School List – View a list of all public schools in Delaware including charter schools. Filter a variety of different ways including grades served.

Delaware Report Card – Get current, easy-to-digest information about Delaware charter schools, including how charter school students and schools are doing throughout the state.

Charter school board governance training – Offers required board training for new and current charter schools.

Charter School Accountability Committee (CSAC) – Reviews information and issues recommendations for all major accountability processes.

Delaware Charter School Network – Use the charter school locator, find upcoming events, learn more about charter school programs, unite around policy and more.

State Public Meeting Calendar


Contact Us

For additional support or public comments regarding current formal reviews, applications for new charter schools, charter renewals, and charter modifications may be submitted by sending an email to the Charter School Office.