For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 7,099 students in 19711, DE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 19711 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19711, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19711, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 3,047 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
| 346 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
| 275 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
| 357 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
| 452 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
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
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-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 807 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19711, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19711, DE include Newark Charter School, West Park Place Elementary School and Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19711?
9 public elementary schools are located in 19711.
What is the racial composition of students in 19711?
19711 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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