For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,523 students in 19947, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 401 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 19947, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19947, DE are Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Georgetown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Gr: K-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Gr: K-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
North Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Gr: K-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence
Charter School
20346 Ennis St
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19947, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19947, DE include Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Georgetown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19947?
9 public schools are located in 19947.
What percentage of students in 19947 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 19947 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19947?
19947 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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