What types of schools are available in Newark, Delaware?

Newark, Delaware offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Newark, Delaware

Q: How many schools are in Newark, Delaware?

There are 28 schools in Newark, Delaware, serving 18,037 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Newark?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Newark, Delaware, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 28 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

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 Score11%

ELA Assessment Score21%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 1,104 students at Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Brennen School (The)

publichighPK-12

144 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713

Kirk (George V.) Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713

Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

2575 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702

1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702

55A South Meadowood Drive, Newark, DE 19711

Delaware School For The Deaf

publichighPK-12

630 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713

Christina Early Education Center

publicelementaryPK-PK

620 East Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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