Best Smyrna Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,003 students in Smyrna, DE.

The top-ranked public schools in Smyrna, DE are Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Smyrna, DE public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Smyrna, DE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sunnyside Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
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123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580

Gr: K-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #22.

North Smyrna Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589

Gr: PK-3 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #33.

Smyrna Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588

Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #44.

Smyrna High School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
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500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581

Gr: 9-12 | 1,790 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #55.

Smyrna Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
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700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584

Gr: 7-8 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #66.

Moore (John Bassett) School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
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20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297

Gr: 4-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smyrna, Delaware

Smyrna, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261

Gr: Inquire with school

Smyrna Ilc (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

22 South Main St
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585

Smyrna Kindergarten Center (Closed 2009)

101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580

Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Smyrna, DE?

The top-ranked public schools in Smyrna, DE include Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Smyrna?

6 public schools are located in Smyrna.

What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?

Smyrna public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?