Top 3 Best Sussex County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,896 students in Sussex County, DE (there are 53 public schools, serving 33,520 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE include Greenwood Mennonite School, Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center and Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private schools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Sussex County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Delmarva Christian High School
(Christian)
21777 Sussex Pines Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-4040
Grades: PK-12
| 363 students
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-4983
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center Photo - Our hearts!
Alternative School
(9)
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Child Craft Company
26396 Seaford Rd
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-1231
Grades: PK-3
| 68 students
Christian Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
The Cross Christian Academy
(Christian)
12649 Dupont Blvd
Ellendale, DE 19941
(302) 629-7161
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Epworth Christian School
Epworth Christian School Photo - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!
(Christian)
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Geneva Academy
(Baptist)
11146 Ponder Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-2130
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students
The Jefferson School
(5)
22051 Wilson Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Kids First Academy
(Christian)
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Church of God)
28157 Lighthouse Xing
Dagsboro, DE 19939
(302) 732-3309
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Lil' Red Hen Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Bi State Blvd
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-2777
Grades: NS-PK
| 98 students
Milford Christian School
(Christian)
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sussex County, Delaware

Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10030 Old Furnace Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-7438
Grades: 2-7
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE?
How many private schools are located in Sussex County, DE?
15 private schools are located in Sussex County, DE.
How diverse are private schools in Sussex County, DE?
Sussex County, DE private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Sussex County, DE go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sussex County, DE?
80% of private schools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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