Very Good
#19 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 31% of private schools
Learning Express Academy
Elementary School · Newark, DE
A private elementary school in Newark, DE serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
302 DARLING ST, Newark, DE 19702
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Learning Express Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,304
Median home value
$331,200
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall (thurgood) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Leasure (may B.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Academia Antonia AlonsoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–7 | 1.7 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Oberle (william) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Learning Express Academy is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Learning Express Academy
Learning Express Academy is a private elementary school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning Express Academy
What grades does Learning Express Academy serve?
Learning Express Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Learning Express Academy?
Learning Express Academy has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Express Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Express Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Learning Express Academy rank in DE?
Learning Express Academy ranks #19 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Learning Express Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning Express Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Learning Express Academy a private school?
Yes, Learning Express Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Learning Express Academy a religious school?
No, Learning Express Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 737-8260
- Area population (ZIP 19702)
- 56,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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