For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,075 students in Smyrna, DE.
The top ranked public schools in Smyrna, 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.
Smyrna, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smyrna, DE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
North Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Grades: K-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Smyrna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #55.
Smyrna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Grades: 7-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #66.
Moore (John Bassett) School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Grades: 4-6
| 724 students
Smyrna, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Smyrna Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
22 South Main St
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smyrna, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Smyrna, DE include Sunnyside Elementary School, North Smyrna Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smyrna?
6 public schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smyrna include: North Smyrna Elementary School vs. Smyrna Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School vs. North Smyrna Elementary School, Smyrna Elementary School vs. Sunnyside Elementary School
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