For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,390 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 schools 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Georgetown, DE (2026-27)
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 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence
Charter School
20346 Ennis St
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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: 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 Georgetown, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Georgetown, DE include Sussex Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Georgetown?
2 public charter schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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