For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,597 students in Sussex County, DE.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sussex County, DE are Sussex Academy and Sussex Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, DE public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sussex County (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.
Sussex Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24960 Dairy Lane
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 charter schools in Sussex County, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sussex County, DE include Sussex Academy and Sussex Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sussex County?
2 public charter schools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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