For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,518 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 Love Creek Elementary School, Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and Beacon Middle 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 46% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19958, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 19958, DE Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Love Creek Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 60%
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
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
910 Shields Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Beacon Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 62%
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
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Cape Henlopen High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,637 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
19958, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sussex Consortium (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19958, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19958, DE include Love Creek Elementary School, Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and Beacon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19958, DE?
5 public schools are located in 19958, DE.
What percentage of students in 19958, DE go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19958, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19958, DE?
19958, DE public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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