Schools in New Castle, Delaware (2025)
13 schools · 8,216 students · 12 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 462.
Ranked schools in New Castle
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Delaware.
- 144Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolNew Castle · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 846 students
- 240Castle Hills Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 336Wilmington Manor Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 435Downie (Carrie) Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 533Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 632Southern Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 729 students
- 732Read (George) Middle SchoolNew Castle · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 662 students
- 831New Castle Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 929Charter School of New CastleNew Castle · Charter Elementary39% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 1027Pleasantville Elementary SchoolNew Castle · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 389 students
- 1117Penn (William) High SchoolNew Castle · Public High15% Math proficiency · 2,069 students
- 1214McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle SchoolNew Castle · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 615 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School New Castle · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 846 |
| 2 | Castle Hills Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 3 | Wilmington Manor Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 4 | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 5 | Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 6 | Southern Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 729 |
| 7 | Read (George) Middle School New Castle · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 8 | New Castle Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 9 | Charter School of New Castle New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 29.2 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 10 | Pleasantville Elementary School New Castle · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 389 |
| 11 | Penn (William) High School New Castle · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 2,069 |
| 12 | McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School New Castle · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.5 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 615 |
Other schools in New Castle
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in New Castle?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is the highest-ranked school in New Castle with a Success Index (US) of 44.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in New Castle?
New Castle has 13 schools (3 middle, 8 elementary, 1 high, 1 other) educating 8,216 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in New Castle?
The median Enrollment across schools in New Castle is 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.