For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,864 students in 19713, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19713, DE are Christiana High School, Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19713 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19713, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19713, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christiana High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 631-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: #22.
Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2864
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2864
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #88.
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #99.
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
19713, Delaware 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 elementary schools in 19713, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19713, DE include Christiana High School, Mcvey (Joseph M.) Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19713?
9 public elementary schools are located in 19713.
What is the racial composition of students in 19713?
19713 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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