For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 284 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 22% 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (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 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
New Castle, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baylor Womens Correctional Institution (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
660 Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-3004
Gr: Inquire with school
29 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
801 North Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Multiple Alternative Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
626 Wilmington Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-1718
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 56%
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
New Castle School (Colonial Ilc) (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
903 Delaware St
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
170 Lukens Dr
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 573-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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