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Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Delaware

The average student-teacher ratio in Delaware public preschools is approximately 10:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1 24:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Delaware (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #66.
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Colwyck Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-K
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Stubbs Early Education Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-K
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Rank: #1111.
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K
611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-2
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-K
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Pulaski Early Education Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-K
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-K
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-3
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Rank: #1919.
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: K
10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Rank: #2020.
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Rank: #2121.
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-5873
Rank: #2222.
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: K
11 East Walnut, 11 East Walnut
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039
Rank: #2323.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Grades: PK-12
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Rank: #2424.
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Grades: PK
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Delaware average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 10:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Delaware include Delaware School For The Deaf, Brennen School and Sussex Consortium.

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