29 schools in Newark

Delaware · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Newark? The city has 29 K-12 options totaling roughly 18,037 students (17 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high).

4-year change in Newark

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

18,037

+1,525 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

+1 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

30,330

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

18,037

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Academia Antonia Alonso	Elementary	KG-08	910
ASPIRA Delaware	Combined	KG-12	1,471
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	324
Brennen School (The)	Combined	PK-12	419
Brookside Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	260
Christiana High School	High	06-12	1,425
Christina Early Education Center	Elementary	PK-PK	362
Delaware School for the Deaf	Combined	PK-12	108
Downes (John R.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	346
Forest Oak Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	429
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	469
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School	Middle	06-08	681
Glasgow High School	High	09-12	908
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School	High	09-12	1,104
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	329
Keene (William B.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	408
Kirk (George V.) Middle School	Middle	06-08	612
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	316
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	244
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	529
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	319
Meadowood Program	Combined	KG-12	119
Newark Charter School	Combined	KG-12	3,109
Newark High School	High	09-12	1,039
Pyle (Sarah) Academy	Elementary	M-M	·
Shue-Medill Middle School	Middle	06-08	763
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	413
West Park Place Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	350
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	271

About Newark

Newark is a wide-reaching Delaware city in terms of public-school footprint, with 29 schools and 18,037 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 17 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, and 5 other.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Newark has expanded 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 16,512 students to 18,037. Over that span, Newark gained 1 school, going from 27 to 28.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Newark discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Newark?

Newark, Delaware has 29 public K-12 schools serving approximately 18,037 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newark?

Newark has 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 5 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest public school in Newark?

Newark Charter School is the largest public school in Newark by enrollment, with approximately 3,109 students.

What school districts serve Newark?

Newark is served by 6 public school districts, including Las Americas Aspira Academy, Christina School District, Red Clay Consolidated School District, Newark Charter School, Academia Antonia Alonso and 1 other.

What grade levels do public schools in Newark cover?

Public schools in Newark serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Newark?

3 of the 29 public schools in Newark are charter schools.