The average public preschool in Delaware has approximately 305 students (2024-25).
The public preschools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public preschool in Delaware (by enrollment) is Georgetown Elementary School with 840 students.
# Students Range: 53
840
Avg. # Students: 305
Largest Delaware Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 840
Grades: PK-5
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Rank: #22.
North Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 774
Grades: PK-5
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Rank: #33.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
Students: 592
Grades: PK-2
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Rank: #44.
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Students: 523
Grades: K
11 East Walnut, 11 East Walnut
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039
Rank: #55.
North Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 505
Grades: PK-3
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Rank: #66.
Brennen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 445
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 292-6021
Rank: #77.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 421
Grades: PK-12
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Rank: #88.
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Magnet School
Students: 410
Grades: PK-K
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Rank: #99.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 337
Grades: PK-5
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Rank: #1010.
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 295
Grades: PK
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720
Rank: #1111.
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Students: 277
Grades: PK-K
378 Brick Mill Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-5288
Rank: #1212.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 276
Grades: PK-12
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Rank: #1313.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 261
Grades: PK-12
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Rank: #1414.
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 257
Grades: PK
1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Rank: #1515.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
Students: 254
Grades: PK-K
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Rank: #1616.
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Students: 251
Grades: K
1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-5873
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-5873
Rank: #1717.
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 247
Grades: PK
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Rank: #1818.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 241
Grades: PK-12
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #1919.
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Students: 210
Grades: K
611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Rank: #2020.
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Students: 197
Grades: K
10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Rank: #2121.
Stubbs Early Education Center
Magnet School
Students: 190
Grades: PK-K
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Rank: #2222.
The Colwyck Center
Magnet School
Students: 177
Grades: PK
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
Rank: #2323.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 132
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #2424.
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 127
Grades: PK
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Rank: #2525.
Capital Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Students: 100
Grades: PK
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Rank: #2626.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 88
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #2727.
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 55
Grades: PK-12
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Rank: #2828.
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Students: 53
Grades: PK
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delaware average public preschools student size?
The Delaware average public preschools student size is 305 for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the largest student size in Delaware?
The best top ranked public preschools in Delaware include Georgetown Elementary School, North Georgetown Elementary School and Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center.
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