For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 554 students in Smyrna, DE.
The top-ranked public preschool in Smyrna, DE is North Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, DE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Smyrna, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Gr: PK-3 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Smyrna, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Gr: Inquire with school
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Smyrna, DE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Smyrna, DE include North Smyrna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smyrna?
1 public preschools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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