For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,529 students in Laurel, DE (there are , serving 202 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Laurel, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, DE are North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurel, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Laurel, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 1-6 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Laurel, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Laurel, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Laurel, DE include North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Laurel Middle School and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laurel?
4 public schools are located in Laurel.
What percentage of students in Laurel go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Laurel are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?
Laurel public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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