For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 89 students in Lewes, DE (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,315 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Lewes, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
100% of private schools in Lewes, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Private Schools in Lewes, DE (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Lewes)
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
89 Students
22,146 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
2,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
853 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
1,920 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
7 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
8%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
82 Students
5,262 Students
% of Others Students
92%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lewes, DE?
1 private schools are located in Lewes, DE.
What percentage of students in Lewes go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Lewes are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lewes?
100% of private schools in Lewes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
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