For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 7,102 students in 19711, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19711, DE are Newark Charter School, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and West Park Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19711 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19711, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19711, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Forest Oak Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Aspira Delaware
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Gr: K-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Shue-medill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19711, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19711, DE include Newark Charter School, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and West Park Place Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19711?
9 public elementary schools are located in 19711.
What is the racial composition of students in 19711?
19711 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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