For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,235 students in 19947, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 184 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19947, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19947, DE are Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Georgetown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
Rank: #44.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #55.
North Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430
Grades: K-5
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
19947, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Grades: K
| 276 students
Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19947, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19947, DE include Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Georgetown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19947?
7 public schools are located in 19947.
What percentage of students in 19947 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19947 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19947?
19947 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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