Marshall (thurgood) Elementary School

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serves 535 students across kindergarten through fifth grade in Newark, Delaware. The school earns a composite score of 8.9 out of 10, carrying the label "Excellent" — and it outperforms 100% of public schools in Delaware. That standing translates directly in the rankings: second among all 219 public schools statewide, and first among the 28 public schools in Newark itself.

The score is driven by exceptional academics. Thurgood Marshall earns a 9.5 out of 10 on the academic dimension and an 8.6 for student growth — strong across both what students know and how quickly they are gaining ground. A student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 supports that growth by keeping class sizes manageable and giving teachers regular, direct contact with each enrolled student.

Among Delaware's 119 elementary schools, Thurgood Marshall ranks second. Parents comparing elementary options in the Newark area will find few schools that perform this consistently across both proficiency and growth metrics. The school is a regular public school — no selective admissions process, no specialized entry criteria required.