For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 special education public preschools serving 2,641 students in Delaware.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Delaware are Leach (John G.) School, Kent County Community School and Brennen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Delaware (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Brennen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Grades: PK
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Grades: PK
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Delaware?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Delaware include Leach (John G.) School, Kent County Community School and Brennen School.
How many special education public preschools are located in Delaware?
12 special education public preschools are located in Delaware.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware?
Delaware special education public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public preschools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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