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Best Laurel 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

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 score of 19% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and 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 51�Թ�� in Laurel, DE (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

North Laurel Early Learning Academy

(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
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300 Wilson Street
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%)
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1133 S Central Ave
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%)
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801 South Central Avenue
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%)
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1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120

Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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Laurel, Delaware 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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Dunbar (Paul Laurence) Elementary School (Closed 2023)

499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140

Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Laurel Intermediate School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113

Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Laurel Middle School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
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

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).