For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,457 students in 19958, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19958, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19958, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 19958 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19958, DE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19958, DE Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Middle School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Lewes Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Love Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Cape Henlopen High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1270 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19958, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19958, DE include Beacon Middle School, Lewes Elementary School and Love Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19958?
6 public schools are located in 19958.
What percentage of students in 19958 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19958 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19958?
19958 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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