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Best New Castle Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,020 students in New Castle, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, DE are Leach (John G.) School, Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School and Pleasantville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in New Castle, DE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4074
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Pleasant Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2935
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 East Roosevelt Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2901
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 832-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
795 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 832-6300
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charter School Of New Castle
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Read (George) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
314 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
New Castle Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Castle, DE include Leach (John G.) School, Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School and Pleasantville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Castle?
12 public elementary schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?

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