Milford Christian School Photo

Best Sussex County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,452 students in Sussex County, DE.
The top-ranked private preschools in Sussex County, DE include Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus and Greenwood Mennonite School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Delaware private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private preschools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Top-Ranked Sussex County Private Preschools (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
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
Epworth Christian School
Epworth Christian School Photo - Group photo after our Run with the Lions event!
(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
Milford Christian School Photo
(Christian)
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sussex County, Delaware

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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,452 Students
16,990 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
1,582 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
44%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,575
$13,810
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
32 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
692 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
584 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
1,420 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
941 Students
8,968 Students
% White Students
64%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5 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
406 Students
4,976 Students
% of Others Students
28%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Sussex County, DE?
The top-ranked private preschools in Sussex County, DE include Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus and Greenwood Mennonite School.
How many private preschools are located in Sussex County?
10 private preschools are located in Sussex County.
How diverse are private preschools in Sussex County?
Sussex County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sussex County?
80% of private preschools in Sussex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).
Which private preschools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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