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Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)

David G. Fleagle School

Gr: 2-7 | 6 students

Seventh Day Adventist

10030 Old Furnace Road

Seaford, DE 19973

(302) 629-7438

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Geneva Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 23 students

Baptist

11146 Ponder Rd

Lincoln, DE 19960

(302) 422-2130

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The Jefferson School

Gr: PK-8 | 75 students

22051 Wilson Rd

Georgetown, DE 19947

(302) 856-3300

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Overview

At a Glance:

Sussex County has 13 private schools serving 1,767 students. Its average tuition is $6,618, well below the Delaware average of $15,304, and 14% of students are students of color, below Delaware’s 28%.

Highlights:

Tuition is much lower than the state average, which may make private school more accessible for many families.
The county’s private schools serve a sizable student body across 13 schools.
Student enrollment has grown over time, with county private schools averaging 133 students in 2025, up from 121 in 2016.
The share of Asian students doubled from 1% in 2016 to 2% in 2025.
Hispanic enrollment rose from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2024-25.

Key Considerations:

The number of private schools declined from 15 in 2016 to 13 in 2025.
The share of students of color was 13% in 2025, below Delaware’s 27%.
The student-teacher ratio increased from 10:1 to 11:1, matching the U.S. at 11:1 and higher than Delaware’s 10:1.
The diversity score increased from 0.45 to 0.50, but remained below Delaware’s 0.58 and the nation’s 0.65.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

154 Teachers

2,293 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	10:1	11:1
2024	11:1	10:1	11:1
2023	10:1	10:1	11:1
2022	12:1	10:1	11:1
2021	12:1	10:1	11:1
2020	10:1	10:1	12:1
2019	11:1	10:1	12:1
2018	11:1	10:1	12:1
2017	10:1	11:1	12:1
2016	10:1	11:1	12:1
2015	10:1	11:1	12:1

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Student-teacher ratio rose in Sussex County from 10:1 to 11:1, matching the U.S. at 11:1 in 2025 and exceeding Delaware's 10:1.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

50%

Average Class Size

17 students

15 students

Average Number of AP Courses

9 courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,618

$15,304

Average Acceptance Rate

93%

88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50

0.59

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	0.50	0.58	0.65
2024	0.49	0.57	0.65
2023	0.53	0.56	0.65
2022	0.51	0.53	0.64
2021	0.51	0.54	0.64
2020	0.48	0.54	0.64
2019	0.48	0.51	0.63
2018	0.48	0.51	0.63
2017	0.45	0.50	0.61
2016	0.45	0.50	0.61
2015	0.46	0.51	0.61

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Diversity score up 0.05 Sussex County private schools rose from 0.45 in 2016 to 0.50 in 2025, though Delaware and the nation were higher at 0.58 and 0.65.

# American Indian Students

0 Students

39 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

18 Students

853 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	2%	4%	5%
2024	2%	5%	5%
2023	2%	4%	5%
2022	1%	4%	4%
2021	1%	4%	4%
2020	1%	4%	4%
2019	1%	4%	4%
2018	1%	4%	4%
2017	1%	3%	4%
2016	1%	4%	4%
2015	1%	3%	4%

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Asian share up to 2% in Sussex County private schools, doubling from 1% in 2016 while Delaware was 4% and the U.S. 5% in 2025.

# Hispanic Students

83 Students

753 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	5%	3%	9%
2024	5%	3%	9%
2023	4%	3%	9%
2022	4%	3%	8%
2021	4%	3%	9%
2020	4%	3%	9%
2019	4%	3%	8%
2018	4%	3%	8%
2017	3%	3%	8%
2016	3%	3%	8%
2015	3%	4%	8%

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Hispanic share up 2 points Sussex County's private school Hispanic enrollment rose from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2024-25.

# Black Students

59 Students

1,920 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	3%	9%	7%
2024	3%	9%	7%
2023	4%	8%	8%
2022	3%	8%	7%
2021	3%	8%	7%
2020	3%	8%	8%
2019	3%	8%	7%
2018	3%	8%	7%
2017	4%	7%	7%
2016	4%	7%	7%
2015	5%	8%	8%

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Black share down 1 point Sussex County’s private-school Black student percentage fell from 4% in 2016 to 3% in 2025.

# White Students

1,119 Students

13,016 Students

% White Students

67%

59%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	66%	60%	52%
2024	68%	61%	52%
2023	63%	62%	52%
2022	64%	65%	54%
2021	65%	64%	54%
2020	69%	65%	54%
2019	68%	67%	56%
2018	68%	67%	56%
2017	72%	68%	58%
2016	72%	68%	58%
2015	71%	67%	58%

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White share down 6 points Sussex County private school students identifying as White fell from 72% in 2016 to 66% in 2025.

# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

8 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

400 Students

5,547 Students

% of Others Students

24%

25%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Sussex County Average	Delaware (DE) Average	National Average
2025	24%	24%	26%
2024	22%	22%	26%
2023	27%	23%	25%
2022	28%	20%	25%
2021	27%	21%	25%
2020	23%	20%	24%
2019	24%	18%	24%
2018	24%	18%	23%
2017	20%	19%	22%
2016	20%	18%	22%
2015	20%	18%	21%

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Other-race share up 4 points Sussex County private school students identifying as other races rose from 20% in 2016 to 24% in 2025.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

4 extracurriculars

14 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

6 sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE?

The private schools in Sussex County, DE include Greenwood Mennonite School, Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center, and Delmarva Christian School - Milton Campus.

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 14% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 28%.

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 14%).

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?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Sussex County include: Child Craft Company vs. Epworth Christian School, Lil' Red Hen Kindergarten vs. Child Craft Company, Lighthouse Christian School vs. Epworth Christian School

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