Delaware public preschools are composed of approximately average 60% minority students (2026-27).
The public preschools in Delaware with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 32%
99%
Avg. % Minority: 63%
Minority Student Percentage Trends
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
% Minority = non-white students ÷ total students
| Year | Delaware (DE) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62% | 57% |
| 2024 | 61% | 55% |
| 2023 | 59% | 56% |
| 2022 | 58% | 55% |
| 2021 | 58% | 55% |
| 2020 | 57% | 54% |
| 2019 | 56% | 54% |
| 2018 | 56% | 52% |
| 2017 | 55% | 52% |
| 2016 | 54% | 51% |
| 2015 | 53% | 51% |
| 2014 | 52% | 50% |
| 2013 | 51% | 50% |
| 2012 | 50% | 49% |
| 2011 | 50% | 48% |
| 2010 | 48% | 47% |
| 2009 | 48% | 46% |
| 2008 | 47% | 45% |
| 2007 | 46% | 44% |
| 2006 | 45% | 43% |
| 2005 | 44% | 42% |
| 2004 | 43% | 42% |
| 2003 | 41% | 41% |
| 2002 | 40% | 40% |
| 2001 | 39% | 39% |
| 2000 | 38% | 37% |
| 1999 | 37% | 36% |
| 1998 | 36% | 36% |
| 1997 | 35% | 35% |
| 1996 | 35% | 35% |
| 1995 | 34% | 34% |
| 1994 | 33% | 34% |
| 1993 | 33% | 33% |
| 1992 | 32% | 32% |
| 1991 | 32% | 32% |
| 1990 | 31% | 31% |
| 1989 | 31% | 30% |
| 1988 | 30% | 28% |
Public Preschools Minority Statistics in Delaware (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Minority: 99%
Grades: PK-K
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Rank: #22.
Minority: 91%
Grades: PK-K
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Rank: #33.
Minority: 82%
Grades: PK
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 76%
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Minority: 76%
Grades: PK
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Rank: #66.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50%)
Minority: 75%
Grades: PK-12
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Rank: #77.
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Minority: 70%
Grades: PK
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Rank: #88.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Minority: 69%
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #99.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 66%
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #1010.
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
Minority: 65%
Grades: PK-12
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #1111.
Minority: 64%
Grades: PK-K
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Minority: 63%
Grades: PK-K
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
Minority: 63%
Grades: PK
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Rank: #1414.
Minority: 61%
Grades: PK-K
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Rank: #1515.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 59%
Grades: PK-3
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Rank: #1616.
Minority: 58%
Grades: K
10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Minority: 57%
Grades: K
1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-5873
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-5873
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 57%
Grades: PK-12
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 55%
Grades: PK-12
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Minority: 55%
Grades: K
611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Rank: #2121.
Minority: 53%
Grades: PK-2
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Rank: #2222.
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Special Education School
Minority: 50%
Grades: PK
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Minority: 49%
Grades: PK
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Minority: 49%
Grades: K
11 East Walnut, 11 East Walnut
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039
Rank: #2525.
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
Minority: 45%
Grades: PK
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Rank: #2626.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 32%
Grades: PK-12
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average public preschools minority students?
The Delaware average public preschools minority students is 60% for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of minority students in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Delaware include Stubbs Early Education Center, Pulaski Early Education Center and The Colwyck Center.
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