For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 895 students in Newark, DE.
The top ranked public preschools in Newark, DE are Brennen School and Delaware School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Newark have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newark, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
Grades: PK-12
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Grades: PK
| 313 students
Newark, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Executive Dr
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-2600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Delaware School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
630 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
179 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 660-1190
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
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newark, DE?
The top ranked public preschools in Newark, DE include Brennen School and Delaware School For The Deaf.
How many public preschools are located in Newark?
3 public preschools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newark include: Christina Early Education Center vs. Brennen School, Delaware School For The Deaf vs. Brennen School, Brennen School vs. Christina Early Education Center
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