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Best Sussex County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,734 students in Sussex County, DE (there are 54 public schools, serving 34,727 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
85% of private schools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Sussex County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Tuition listed
Child Craft Company
26396 Seaford Rd
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-1231
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students
Christian Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
The Cross Christian Academy
(Christian)
12649 Dupont Blvd
Ellendale, DE 19941
(302) 629-7161
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
21777 Sussex Pines Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Epworth Christian School
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(Christian)
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Kids First Academy
(Christian)
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Church of God)
(1)
28157 Lighthouse Xing
Dagsboro, DE 19939
(302) 732-3309
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Lil' Red Hen Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Bi State Blvd
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-2777
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Milford Christian School
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(Christian)
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
10030 Old Furnace Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-7438
Gr: 2-7 | 6 students
11146 Ponder Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-2130
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
22051 Wilson Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students

Overview

This County (Sussex County)
This State (DE)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,734 Students
22,146 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
156 Teachers
2,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
49%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,618
$15,944
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
59 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,119 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
66%
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
407 Students
5,262 Students
% of Others Students
24%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE?
How many private schools are located in Sussex County?
13 private schools are located in Sussex County.
How diverse are private schools in Sussex County?
Sussex County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Sussex County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sussex County are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sussex County?
85% of private schools in Sussex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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