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Best Schools in Newark, Delaware
Compare 28 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
28
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
18,037
Total Students
Across Newark
12:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
28 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score36%
ELA Assessment Score46%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 3,109 students at Newark Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Newark Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
200 Mcintire Drive, Newark, DE 19711
7.1
Rating
Students
3,109
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
68%
Christiana High School
publichighGrade 6-12
190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
6.1
Rating
Students
1,425
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
53%
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
101 Barrett Run Road, Newark, DE 19702
5.8
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
52%
West Park Place Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
193 West Park Place, Newark, DE 19711
5.7
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711
5
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
45%
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
14 Forge Road, Newark, DE 19711
5
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Forest Oak Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
55 South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE 19711
4.5
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
40%
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
300 St. Regis Drive, Newark, DE 19711
4.5
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
35 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19702
4.2
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE 19713
4
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
200 Cpl Stephen J. Ballard Way, Newark, DE 19702
3.7
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
800 North Brownleaf Road, Newark, DE 19713
3.7
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Brookside Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
800 Marrows Road, Newark, DE 19713
3.7
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1899 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
3.4
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
30%
Newark High School
publichighGrade 9-12
750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711
3.2
Rating
Students
1,039
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1015 Church Road, Newark, DE 19702
3
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Aspira Delaware
charter schoolhighK-12
326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE 19711
2.8
Rating
Students
1,471
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
21%
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
142 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713
2.5
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
21%
Shue-Medill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
2.2
Rating
Students
763
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
16%
Academia Antonia Alonso
charter schoolmiddleK-8
300 North Wakefield Drive, Newark, DE 19702
2.1
Rating
Students
910
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
14%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Newark
Newark, Delaware is home to 28 schools serving over 18,037 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 Newark, Delaware?
There are 28 schools in Newark, serving 18,037 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Newark?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Newark 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 Newark?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Newark is 12:1.