EastSide Charter School

EastSide Charter School

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EastSide Charter School is a Kindergarten - 8th-grade charter school serving students in Wilmington, Delaware. School days run from 7:30 am - 3:45 pm.

EastSide is home to the unique APEX Honors Program that offers accelerated educational programming for gifted students. EastSide Charter School opened its doors in 1997 in a small, former community center leased from the Wilmington Housing Authority. In 2005, the City of Wilmington awarded EastSide the recently-vacated Martin Luther King Elementary School built in 1962. Relocation to the MLK site

Photos from EastSide Charter School's post 06/01/2026

🎓✨ A big congratulations to our Kindergarten Class on their promotion ceremony! What an incredible milestone for these young learners as they take the next step in their educational journey.

We are so proud of all they have accomplished this year, from learning new skills and making new friends to growing in confidence each and every day. Thank you to our families, teachers, and staff for helping make this special day possible.
The future is bright, and we can't wait to see all that these students achieve as they move on to 1st grade! 💙💛

05/27/2026

Still figuring out where your child will attend school next year? There’s still time to choose a school community that helps students grow, achieve, and thrive! 📚✨

At EastSide Charter School, we are proud to serve students in grades K-8 with strong academics, supportive teachers, leadership opportunities, and programs designed to prepare students for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Enroll today and discover why so many families choose EastSide Charter School as their educational home for the future! 🎓💙
https://www.eastsidecharterschool.org/enrollment

Photos from EastSide Charter School's post 05/27/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to the EastSide Charter School Class of 2026!

What an incredible day celebrating our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony and honoring the hard work, growth, resilience, and achievements of this amazing group of students. From kindergarten memories to this exciting milestone, we are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see what’s next for each of them.

Keep dreaming big, working hard, and leading with confidence. Your EastSide family will always be cheering you on! 💙💛

05/25/2026

Honoring our fallen soldiers.

05/19/2026

We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Mayor Michael Purzycki on his passing. He was a great friend of EastSide Charter School and we fully appreciated his support. He will be missed.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to so many incredible mothers in our community.

Photos from EastSide Charter School's post 05/08/2026

This week, we had the joy of celebrating our incredible staff for Teacher Appreciation Week!

We loved showering our team with treats, special events, and a little extra appreciation to recognize all they do for our students and school community each and every day. Their dedication, care, and hard work make EastSide such a special place.

Thank you to our amazing staff for everything you do. We appreciate you more than words can say!

05/01/2026

Finish strong, finish confident 💪📚

As the school year winds down, every small win matters. This latest blog from EastSide Charter School shares simple, powerful ways to help your child build momentum, stay focused, and walk into summer feeling proud of what they’ve accomplished.

From creating routines to celebrating progress along the way, the goal isn’t perfection; it’s helping your child feel capable and confident heading into the next chapter.

Read more and set your child up for a strong finish:
https://www.eastsidecharterschool.org/news/finish-line-focus-how-to-help-your-child-build-momentum-amp-confidence-before-the-last-day-of-school

04/29/2026

📚✨ One School, One Book – Night __ ✨📚

Tonight we continue our One School, One Book reading of Humphrey's Puppy Problems!

🔎 Mystery Reader Alert!
As you listen to tonight’s reading, see if you can guess who our mystery reader is!

Happy reading! 🌙📖

04/28/2026

📚✨ One School, One Book – Night __ ✨📚
Tonight we continue our One School, One Book reading of Mysteries According to Humphrey!

🔎 Mystery Reader Alert!
As you listen to tonight’s reading, see if you can guess who our mystery reader is!

Happy reading! 🌙📖

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Location

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Website

https://www.eastsidecharterschool.org/apex, https://www.eastsidecharterschool.org/upc

Address


3000 N Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE
19802

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm