For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,041 students in Felton, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Felton, DE are Lake Forest North Elementary School and Lake Forest Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Felton, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Felton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Felton, DE (2025)
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 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 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 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Felton, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Forest Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5423 Killens Pond Rd
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Felton, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Felton, DE include Lake Forest North Elementary School and Lake Forest Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Felton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Felton.
What is the racial composition of students in Felton?
Felton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Felton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Felton include: Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs. Lake Forest North Elementary School
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