For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,544 students in 19956, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 202 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 19956, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19956, DE are North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19956 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19956, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19956, DE Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6195
Gr: 1-6 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
19956, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19956, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19956, DE include North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19956?
4 public schools are located in 19956.
What percentage of students in 19956 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 19956 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19956?
19956 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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