Top 5 Best Newark Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 8,610 students in Newark, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, DE are Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Las Americas Aspira Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, DE (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Grades: K-12
| 2,987 students
Rank: #22.
Christiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #33.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Grades: K-11
| 1,341 students
Rank: #44.
Shue-medill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #55.
Brennen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 451-7021
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #88.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newark, Delaware

Newark, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Executive Dr
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
179 Stanton Christiana Road
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
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newark, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, DE include Newark Charter School, Christiana High School and Las Americas Aspira Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark?
9 public middle schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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