Best Sussex County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,597 students in Sussex County, DE.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Sussex County, DE are Sussex Academy and Sussex Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sussex County, DE public charter schools have an score of 49% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Sussex County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sussex Academy

Charter School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
:

10/

Top 5%

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21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636

Gr: K-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Sussex Montessori School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

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24970 Dairy Lane
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 404-5367

Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sussex County, DE

Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dunbar (Paul Laurence) Elementary School (Closed 2023)

499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140

Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Georgetown Kindergarten Center (Closed 2020)

301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946

Gr: K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Ingram Pond (Closed 2014)

124184 Godwin School Rd
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216

Laurel Intermediate School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113

Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Laurel Middle School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110

Gr: 7-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Milford Ilc (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

906 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600

Milford Middle School (Closed 2014)

612 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620

Gr: 5-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Peoples Place Non-secure Detention (Closed 2011)

909 North Church St
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134

Gr: 1-12

Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074

Gr: Inquire with school

Sussex Orthopedic Program (Closed 2025)

Special Education School

One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587

Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196

Gr: 8-12

Woodbridge Senior High School (Closed 2023)

307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289

Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sussex County, DE?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Sussex County, DE include Sussex Academy and Sussex Montessori School.

How many public charter schools are located in Sussex County?

2 public charter schools are located in Sussex County.

What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?

Sussex County public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).