Public schools in Newark, DE
29 open public schools with an address in Newark, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,037
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Delaware median 14.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Newark public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Newark, DE: 15 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 7 combined or other. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,037 students, an average of 644 per school. The largest campus is Newark Charter School (3,109 students), and the largest elementary school is Academia Antonia Alonso (910).
Christina School District operates the most schools here (23), and 3 regular districts have at least one Newark campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Newark
Christina School District
Public school district
23 schools in Newark · 29 total
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Public school district
2 schools in Newark · 27 total
Academia Antonia Alonso
Independent charter agency
1 school in Newark
ASPIRA Delaware
Independent charter agency
1 school in Newark
New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
Public school district
1 school in Newark · 4 total
Newark Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Newark
Elementary schools in Newark
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso · Charter | KG–08 | 910 | 18.2:1 | |
| Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 324 | 12:1 | |
| Brookside Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 260 | 10:1 | |
| Downes (John R.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 346 | 11.2:1 | |
| Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District | KG–05 | 429 | 13.2:1 | |
| Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 469 | 9.6:1 | |
| Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 329 | 14.3:1 | |
| Keene (William B.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 408 | 13.2:1 | |
| Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 316 | 10.5:1 | |
| Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 244 | 10.6:1 | |
| Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 529 | 15.1:1 | |
| McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 319 | 11.4:1 | |
| Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 413 | 10.4:1 | |
| West Park Place Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 350 | 13:1 | |
| Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District | KG–05 | 271 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Newark
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District | 06–08 | 681 | 11:1 | |
| Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District | 06–08 | 612 | 12.5:1 | |
| Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District | 06–08 | 763 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Newark
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana High School Christina School District | 06–12 | 1,425 | 16.8:1 | |
| Glasgow High School Christina School District | 09–12 | 908 | 17.8:1 | |
| Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,104 | 13.5:1 | |
| Newark High School Christina School District | 09–12 | 1,039 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Newark
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRA Academy ASPIRA Delaware · Charter | KG–12 | 1,471 | 17.1:1 | |
| Brennen School (The) Christina School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 419 | 5:1 | |
| Christina Early Education Center Christina School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 362 | 12.5:1 | |
| Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 108 | 2.8:1 | |
| Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 119 | 10.8:1 | |
| Newark Charter School Newark Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 3,109 | 16.4:1 | |
| Pyle (Sarah) Academy Christina School District · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.8%
- Hispanic28.4%
- Black31.3%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Newark schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,037 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newark
How many public schools are in Newark, DE?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Newark: 15 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 7 combined or other. Together they reported 18,037 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newark?
Schools with an address in Newark belong to 6 education agencies, led by Christina School District (23 schools), Red Clay Consolidated School District (2 schools), Academia Antonia Alonso (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Newark?
Christiana High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newark, with 1,425 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newark?
Yes. 3 of the 29 public schools in Newark are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academia Antonia Alonso, ASPIRA Academy, Newark Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newark schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newark public schools is 12.5:1, lower than the Delaware school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Newark guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Delaware cities