For the 2025-26 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 87%).
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 (2025-26)
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 87%).
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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