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Best Newark Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 14,624 students in Newark, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newark have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary 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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newark, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newark, DE include Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newark?
24 public elementary schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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