For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,023 students in Seaford, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seaford, DE are Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seaford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Seaford, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaford Central Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 3-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 3-5
| 426 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
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
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
| 812 students
Rank: #66.
Sussex Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24970 Dairy Lane
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367
Grades: K-6
| 439 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
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Seaford, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seaford, DE include Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and Blades Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seaford?
7 public elementary schools are located in Seaford.
What is the racial composition of students in Seaford?
Seaford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Seaford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Seaford include: West Seaford Elementary School vs. Seaford Central Elementary School, Blades Elementary School vs. Seaford Central Elementary School, West Seaford Elementary School vs. Blades Elementary School
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