For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,204 students in 19977, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19977, DE are Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19977 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19977, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19977, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Gr: K-4 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Moore (John Bassett) School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Gr: 4-6 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
19977, 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 elementary schools in 19977, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19977, DE include Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19977?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19977.
What is the racial composition of students in 19977?
19977 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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