For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,621 students in 19956, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19956, DE are 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 elementary schools in zipcode 19956 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19956, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 19956, DE Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
19956, 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 elementary schools in 19956, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19956, DE include Laurel Middle School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19956, DE?
2 public elementary schools are located in 19956, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in 19956, DE?
19956, DE public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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