Schools in New Castle
New Castle's public schools run through Colonial School District, carrying a real, cited graduation rate modestly above Delaware's own statewide figure.
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Learn moreColonial School District
Colonial School District, a pre-K through grade 12 district serving approximately 10,000 students, operates eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one flagship high school, and two special-needs schools.
An above-state-average graduation rate
New Castle's cited 87% graduation rate runs 2 percentage points above Delaware's own statewide rate.
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Confirm current, school-specific performance data directly with Colonial School District or the Delaware Department of Education before relocating.
Key takeaways
- Colonial School District serves New Castle, with approximately 10,000 students district-wide.
- New Castle's cited 87% graduation rate runs modestly above Delaware's own statewide rate.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and performance data directly before relocating.
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