For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,979 students in Felton, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Felton, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Felton, DE are Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Lake Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Felton, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Felton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Felton, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Gr: K-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Gr: 4-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Felton, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Felton, DE include Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Lake Forest High School.
How many public schools are located in Felton?
3 public schools are located in Felton.
What percentage of students in Felton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Felton are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Felton?
Felton public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Felton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Felton include: Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs. Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest North Elementary School vs. Lake Forest Central Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs. Lake Forest High School
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