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Best 19956 Delaware Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 1,134 students in 19956, DE.

The top-ranked public elementary school in 19956, DE is Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary school in zipcode 19956 have an score of 19% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and score of 31% (versus the 42% 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).

Best 19956, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Laurel Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
:

Bottom 50%

801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110

Gr: 1-6 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19956 Delaware

19956, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dunbar (Paul Laurence) Elementary School (Closed 2023)

499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140

Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Laurel Intermediate School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113

Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Laurel Middle School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
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

Gr: 8-12

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 Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 19956?

1 public elementary schools are located in 19956.

What is the racial composition of students in 19956?

19956 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).