For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 5,296 students in Newark, DE.
The top ranked public charter schools in Newark, DE are Newark Charter School, Las Americas Aspira Academy and Academia Antonia Alonso. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Newark have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Newark, DE (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.
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: #33.
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
Newark, 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
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Reachcbip (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Newark, DE?
The top ranked public charter schools in Newark, DE include Newark Charter School, Las Americas Aspira Academy and Academia Antonia Alonso.
How many public charter schools are located in Newark?
3 public charter schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Newark include: Las Americas Aspira Academy vs. Newark Charter School
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