For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,627 students in 19975, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 19975, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19975, DE are Southern Delaware School Of The Arts, Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19975 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19975, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19975, DE Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Bethany Road
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Selbyville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Indian River Intensive Learning Center
Special Education School
31 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 732-3800
Gr: 12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19975, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in 19975, DE include Southern Delaware School Of The Arts, Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19975?
4 public schools are located in 19975.
What percentage of students in 19975 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 19975 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19975?
19975 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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