For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,241 students in Smyrna, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smyrna, DE are Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Smyrna, DE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
North Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Grades: PK-3
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Grades: K-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Moore (John Bassett) School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Grades: 4-6
| 724 students
Smyrna, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Smyrna Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
22 South Main St
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smyrna, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smyrna, DE include Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smyrna?
4 public elementary schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Smyrna include: North Smyrna Elementary School vs. Smyrna Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School vs. North Smyrna Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School vs. Sunnyside Elementary School
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