For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,935 students in 19702, DE (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,021 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 19702, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19702, DE are Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School and Keene (William B.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19702 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19702, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 19702, DE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lagrange Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Four Seasons Parkway
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-5959
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-5959
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 834-0990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #77.
Glasgow High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
19702, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Executive Dr
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Design Thinking Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19702, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19702, DE include Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School and Keene (William B.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19702, DE?
7 public schools are located in 19702, DE.
What percentage of students in 19702, DE go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 19702, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19702, DE?
19702, DE public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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