For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,566 students in Laurel, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 157 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Laurel, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Laurel, DE are North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Laurel, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Grades: PK-K
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 1-5
| 924 students
Laurel, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Grades: PK-1
| 405 students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Grades: 5-6
| 306 students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 7-8
| 310 students
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laurel, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Laurel, DE include North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Laurel, DE?
4 public schools are located in Laurel, DE.
What percentage of students in Laurel, DE go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Laurel, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel, DE?
Laurel, DE public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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