For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,258 students in Millsboro, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Millsboro, DE are East Millsboro Elementary School, Long Neck Elementary School and Millsboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Millsboro, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Millsboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Millsboro, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Millsboro Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29346 Iron Branch Road
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Gr: K-5 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Long Neck Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26064 School Lane
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Millsboro Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Millsboro, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Millsboro, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Millsboro, DE include East Millsboro Elementary School, Long Neck Elementary School and Millsboro Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Millsboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Millsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Millsboro?
Millsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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