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 top ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE include Delmarva Christian High School, Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus and Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
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
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-4040
Grades: PK-12
| 363 students
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
(Christian)
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-4983
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
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
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
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Christian Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
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
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!]( "Epworth Christian School Photo - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!")
(Christian)
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Kids First Academy
(Christian)
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
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
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
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
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
David G. Fleagle School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
10030 Old Furnace Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-7438
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?
The top ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE include Delmarva Christian High School, Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus and Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center.
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%).
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