For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,583 students in 19975, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 97% 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 36% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19975, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 19975, DE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Bethany Road
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Selbyville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
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, DE?
4 public schools are located in 19975, DE.
What percentage of students in 19975, DE go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 19975, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19975, DE?
19975, DE public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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