For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 889 students in Newark, DE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newark, DE are Brennen School and Delaware School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 23% statewide average). Pre schools in Newark have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newark, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Gr: PK | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newark, DE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newark, DE include Brennen School and Delaware School For The Deaf.
How many public preschools are located in Newark?
3 public preschools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newark include: Christina Early Education Center vs. Brennen School, Delaware School For The Deaf vs. Brennen School
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