For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,158 students in 19947, DE.
The top-ranked public charter school in 19947, DE is Sussex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
19947, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Gr: K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19947, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19947, DE include Sussex Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 19947?
1 public charter schools are located in 19947.
What is the racial composition of students in 19947?
19947 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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