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Best Elementary Schools in New Castle, Delaware

Compare 8 elementary schools in New Castle. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

8
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,311
Total Students
Across New Castle
13.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
8 schools found

About Elementary Schools in New Castle

New Castle, Delaware offers 8 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

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%

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%

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%

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
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math16%
ELA25%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)8
Moderate (15-20:1)0
Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 729 students at Southern Elementary School
  • Best ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in New Castle, Delaware?

There are several elementary schools in New Castle, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

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 2.7 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.