For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 317 students in New Castle, DE.
The top-ranked public preschool in New Castle, DE is Leach (John G.) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 23% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Castle, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education 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
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, DE?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Castle, DE include Leach (John G.) School.
How many public preschools are located in New Castle?
2 public preschools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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