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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Newark Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 18,037 students in Newark, DE (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,080 private students). 84% 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 Wilson (Etta J.) 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Newark, DE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Christiana High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Forest Oak Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Cpl Stephen J. Ballard Way
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pyle (Sarah) Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
263 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 722-2638
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2864
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Newark High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Aspira Delaware
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Gr: K-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Shue-medill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Academia Antonia Alonso
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Wakefield Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Glasgow High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Gr: PK | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

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 Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newark?
29 public schools are located in Newark.
What percentage of students in Newark go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Newark are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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