For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,028 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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%
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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (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, Lake Forest North Elementary School vs. Lake Forest Central Elementary School
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