For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,778 students in 19702, DE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 19702 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19702, DE have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19702, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 535 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
| 327 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
| 461 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
| 322 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
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Academia Antonia Alonso
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Wakefield Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Grades: K-7
| 805 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
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 elementary schools in 19702, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19702, DE include Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School and Keene (William B.) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19702?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19702.
What is the racial composition of students in 19702?
19702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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