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Best Schools in New Castle, Delaware
Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
14
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,311
Total Students
Across New Castle
13.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score16%
ELA Assessment Score28%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,069 students at Penn (William) High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Leach (John G.) School
publichighPK-12
10 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
5
Rating
Students
95
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Pleasantville Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
16 Pleasant Street, New Castle, DE 19720
2.7
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
17%
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720
2.5
Rating
Students
846
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
14%
Southern Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
795 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720
2.5
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
23%
Castle Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
502 Moores Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
2.2
Rating
Students
462
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
20%
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
200 East Roosevelt Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
2.2
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
27 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
2.2
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
17%
Penn (William) High School
publichighGrade 9-12
713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
2.2
Rating
Students
2,069
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Charter School Of New Castle
charter schoolmiddleK-8
170 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
1.9
Rating
Students
788
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
12%
Read (George) Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
314 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
1.9
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
7%
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720
1.5
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Mccullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
1.1
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
New Castle Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
903 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720
1.1
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
7%
The Colwyck Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
12 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720
0
Rating
Students
222
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in New Castle
New Castle, Delaware is home to 14 schools serving over 8,311 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Castle, Delaware?
There are 14 schools in New Castle, serving 8,311 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in New Castle?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in New Castle include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in New Castle?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in New Castle is 13.3:1.