For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,563 students in Seaford, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Seaford, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Seaford, DE are Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Seaford Central Elementary School and Blades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seaford, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Seaford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seaford, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Seaford Central Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 3-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Blades Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: K-2
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #55.
West Seaford Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Grades: K-2
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Seaford Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
399 North Market Street Ext
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #77.
Sussex Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24970 Dairy Lane
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367
Grades: K-4
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seaford, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Seaford, DE include Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Seaford Central Elementary School and Blades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Seaford, DE?
8 public schools are located in Seaford, DE.
What percentage of students in Seaford, DE go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Seaford, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seaford, DE?
Seaford, DE public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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