For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 316 students in 19947, DE.
The top ranked public preschool in 19947, DE is Ennis (Howard T.) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 preschools in 19947, DE?
The top ranked public preschools in 19947, DE include Ennis (Howard T.) School.
How many public preschools are located in 19947?
1 public preschools are located in 19947.
What is the racial composition of students in 19947?
19947 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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