For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,158 students in Georgetown, DE.
The top ranked public charter school in Georgetown, DE is Sussex Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, DE public charter school 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 Georgetown 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 Public Charter Schools in Georgetown, DE (2025-26)
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%
Georgetown, 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 charter schools in Georgetown, DE?
The top ranked public charter schools in Georgetown, DE include Sussex Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Georgetown?
1 public charter schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown 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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