For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,315 students in Lewes, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lewes, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%). Lewes has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
The top ranked public schools in Lewes, DE are Beacon Middle School, Lewes Elementary School and Love Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewes, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lewes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lewes, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Beacon Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lewes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Love Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19488 John J. Williams Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #44.
Cape Henlopen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,918 students
Rank: #55.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
1270 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewes, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Lewes, DE include Beacon Middle School, Lewes Elementary School and Love Creek Elementary School. Lewes has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
How many public schools are located in Lewes?
6 public schools are located in Lewes.
What percentage of students in Lewes go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lewes are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewes?
Lewes public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lewes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lewes include: Love Creek Elementary School vs. Lewes Elementary School, Lewes Elementary School vs. Love Creek Elementary School
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