For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,900 students in 19947, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public Elementary 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 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: K-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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: 81%
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 elementary schools in 19947, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19947, DE include Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Georgetown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19947?
5 public elementary schools are located in 19947.
What is the racial composition of students in 19947?
19947 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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