Public preschools in Delaware achieve an average science proficiency of 23% (2026-27).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Delaware is Sussex Consortium and Brennen School, each with <50%.
Science Proficiency Range: 10%
50%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 30%
Science Proficiency Trends
| Year | Delaware (DE) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21% | 43% |
| 2022 | 21% | 43% |
| 2021 | 24% | 44% |
Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Delaware (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-12
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≤20%
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≤20%
Grades: PK-12
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #55.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≤10%
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 science proficiency?
The Delaware average public preschools science proficiency is 23%% for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Delaware include Brennen School, Sussex Consortium and Delaware School For The Deaf.
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