For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,569 students in 19711, DE (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,315 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 19711, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19711, DE are Newark Charter School, West Park Place Elementary School and Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19711 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19711, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 19711, DE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Grades: K-12
| 2,458 students
Rank: #22.
West Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2133
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Oak Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Newark High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 631-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #88.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Grades: K-10
| 1,225 students
Rank: #99.
Shue-medill Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19711, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19711, DE include Newark Charter School, West Park Place Elementary School and Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19711, DE?
10 public schools are located in 19711, DE.
What percentage of students in 19711, DE go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 19711, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19711, DE?
19711, DE public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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