For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,315 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 49% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19958, DE Public Schools (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 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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