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Best Sussex County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,767 students in Sussex County, DE (there are 54 public schools, serving 34,727 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
85% of private schools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sussex County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
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Map of Greenwood Mennonite School
Greenwood Mennonite School
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Mennonite
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
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Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
(9)
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Map of Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
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Map of Child Craft Company
Child Craft Company
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students
26396 Seaford Rd
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-1231
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Map of Christian Tabernacle Academy
Christian Tabernacle Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Christian
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
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Map of The Cross Christian Academy
The Cross Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Christian
12649 Dupont Blvd
Ellendale, DE 19941
(302) 629-7161
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Map of Delmarva Christian High School
Delmarva Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
21777 Sussex Pines Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-4040
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Epworth Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Sports: 6
Christian
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
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Map of Kids First Academy
Kids First Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Christian
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Church of God
28157 Lighthouse Xing
Dagsboro, DE 19939
(302) 732-3309
(1)
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Map of Lil' Red Hen Kindergarten
Lil' Red Hen Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Bi State Blvd
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-2777
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Milford Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
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Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of David G. Fleagle School
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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Map of Geneva Academy
Geneva Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Baptist
11146 Ponder Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-2130
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Map of The Jefferson School
The Jefferson School
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
22051 Wilson Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3300
(5)
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Overview

Category
This State (DE)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSussex County Total Schools
202513
202414
202315
202214
202114
202016
201915
201815
201715
201615
201517
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# Students
1,767 Students
22,433 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
2025133173179
2024128167172
2023126166174
2022134188185
2021137182180
2020116169171
2019135176175
2018135181172
2017122191180
2016121189178
2015109172167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202513%27%34%
202413%26%34%
202314%28%33%
202212%26%33%
202111%26%32%
202011%25%32%
201912%25%31%
201812%23%31%
201716%28%32%
201616%29%32%
201518%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
154 Teachers
2,295 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202555%49%55%
202455%47%54%
202355%48%54%
202255%46%54%
202120%46%54%
202020%46%54%
201920%42%53%
201820%41%53%
201745%43%53%
201635%43%52%
201530%43%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024101515
2023101515
2022101515
2017101515
2016101515
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202591413
202491512
202391511
202291511
202161711
202061711
201961711
201861811
201741610
201641510
201541610
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,618
$16,213

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
2025$6,618$16,119$15,012
2024$6,618$13,288$13,254
2023$6,114$11,799$12,626
2022$6,094$11,004$12,187
2021$5,413$11,201$11,800
2020$5,363$10,982$11,512
2019$5,363$11,033$11,293
2018$5,363$10,771$11,017
2017$5,150$9,988$10,708
2016$5,383$10,804$10,356
2015$5,383$10,515$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
93%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202593%85%81%
2024100%91%85%
2023100%90%85%
2022100%89%85%
201795%89%85%
201695%89%85%
201595%88%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
20250.500.580.65
20240.490.570.65
20230.530.560.65
20220.510.530.64
20210.510.540.64
20200.480.540.64
20190.480.510.63
20180.480.510.63
20170.450.500.61
20160.450.500.61
20150.460.510.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
39 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
853 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
83 Students
753 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20204%3%9%
20194%3%8%
20184%3%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
59 Students
1,920 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
20253%9%7%
20243%9%7%
20234%8%8%
20223%8%7%
20213%8%7%
20203%8%8%
20193%8%7%
20183%8%7%
20174%7%7%
20164%7%7%
20155%8%8%
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# White Students
1,119 Students
13,016 Students
% White Students
67%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202566%60%52%
202468%61%52%
202363%62%52%
202264%65%54%
202165%64%54%
202069%65%54%
201968%67%56%
201868%67%56%
201772%68%58%
201672%68%58%
201571%67%58%
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# 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
400 Students
5,531 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSussex County AverageDelaware (DE) AverageNational Average
202524%24%26%
202422%22%26%
202327%23%25%
202228%20%25%
202127%21%25%
202023%20%24%
201924%18%24%
201824%18%23%
201720%19%22%
201620%18%22%
201520%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 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?
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 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 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?

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