Newark: Schools & Education
Education in Newark: 28 public schools. Newark Charter School is the largest at 2,987 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 17,933 students.
- ~1,083 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
28 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,083 residents per school. 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
Schools (28)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Academia Antonia Alonso, Christina School District, Las Americas Aspira Academy, New Castle County Vocational-T, Newark Charter School |
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 28 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 17,933 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,371 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 3 |
| Schools Count | 28 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (5)
Colleges (5)
| Nearest College · Name | Academy of Massage and Bodywork |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Bear |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 392-6768 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Newark Free Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 750 Library Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 731-7550 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19711 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2200 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 87 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 58.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12