For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,816 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 27% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19702, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19702, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Barrett Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-4700
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Cpl Stephen J. Ballard Way
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2018
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2103
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Academia Antonia Alonso
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Wakefield Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 351-8200
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
19702, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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