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Top Delaware Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 29% of public preschool students in Delaware are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Delaware is Stubbs Early Education Center, Star Hill Elementary School, and North Laurel Early Learning Academy, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 8% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Delaware (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Pulaski Early Education Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
1300 Cedar Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 429-4133
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Star Hill Elementary School
(Reading: 11-19%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Stubbs Early Education Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
1100 North Pine Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 429-4175
Rank: #55.
Leach (John G.) School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-12
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Okeene Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-6
200 Corporal Stephen J. Ballar
Newark, DE 73763
(302) 595-3599
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-2
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Rank: #88.
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: PK-K
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Rank: #99.
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: K
11 East Walnut, 11 East Walnut
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 335-5039
Rank: #1010.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: PK-3
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Rank: #1111.
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 31%
Grades: K
10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-9960
Rank: #1212.
Delaware School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 24%
Grades: PK-12
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Rank: #1313.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 22%
Grades: PK-12
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Rank: #1414.
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 18%
Grades: K
611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-6760
Rank: #1515.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 17%
Grades: PK-12
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Rank: #1616.
Christina Early Education Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 16%
Grades: PK
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 13%
Grades: PK
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 13%
Grades: K
1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-5873
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Appoquinimink Preschool Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 10%
Grades: PK
502 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-4400
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
The Colwyck Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 10%
Grades: PK
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 10%
Grades: PK-12
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 10%
Grades: PK-12
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Rank: #2323.
Brennen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 8%
Grades: PK-12
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Delaware average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 29%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Delaware?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Delaware include North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Pulaski Early Education Center and Star Hill Elementary School.

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