For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 16,930 students in Newark, DE (there are , serving 2,820 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Newark, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Newark, DE are Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newark, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Grades: K-12
| 2,458 students
Rank: #22.
Christiana High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Oak Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lagrange Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1414.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Four Seasons Parkway
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-5959
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-5959
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1515.
Newark High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1616.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1717.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Grades: K-10
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1818.
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2174
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2174
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1919.
Shue-medill Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2020.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Rank: #2121.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 451-7021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 451-7021
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #2222.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2323.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Glasgow High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #2626.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK
| 281 students
Newark, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Executive Dr
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Design Thinking Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Reachcbip (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newark, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Newark, DE include Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newark, DE?
27 public schools are located in Newark, DE.
What percentage of students in Newark, DE go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Newark, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newark, DE?
Newark, DE public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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