Public preschools in Delaware achieve an average math proficiency of 19% (2026-27).
The public preschools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest math proficiency in Delaware is Leach (John G.) School and Kent County Community School, each with <50%.
Math Proficiency Range: 5%
50%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 25%
Math Proficiency Trends
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Delaware (DE) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31% | 41% |
| 2022 | 29% | 39% |
| 2021 | 27% | 38% |
| 2019 | 42% | 47% |
| 2018 | 43% | 46% |
| 2017 | 44% | 49% |
| 2016 | 43% | 49% |
| 2015 | 39% | 48% |
| 2014 | 70% | 63% |
| 2013 | 70% | 64% |
| 2012 | 73% | 68% |
| 2011 | 62% | 71% |
| 2010 | 71% | 71% |
Top Math Proficiency Public Preschools in Delaware (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50%)
Math Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #33.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-3
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Rank: #44.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Math Proficiency: ≤20%
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Math Proficiency: ≤10%
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Math Proficiency: ≤10%
Grades: PK-12
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Math Proficiency: ≤5%
Grades: PK-12
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Math Proficiency: ≤5%
Grades: PK-12
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average public preschools math proficiency?
The Delaware average public preschools math proficiency is 19%% for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the highest math proficiency in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Delaware include Kent County Community School, Leach (John G.) School and North Smyrna Elementary School.
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