For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,048 students in Sussex County, DE.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sussex County, DE are North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center and Sussex Consortium. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 23% statewide average). Pre schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sussex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
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
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Gr: PK-K | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sussex County, DE?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sussex County, DE include North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center and Sussex Consortium.
How many public preschools are located in Sussex County?
5 public preschools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sussex County include: Sussex Consortium vs. Ennis (Howard T.) School, Ennis (Howard T.) School vs. Sussex Consortium
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