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Top 3 Best Sussex County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,791 students in Sussex County, DE (there are 53 public schools, serving 33,520 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Delaware private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
79% of private schools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Sussex County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
26631 Zion Church Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 856-4040
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Greenwood Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
12802 Mennonite School Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4131
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
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Alternative School
(9)
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Bethel Preschool Of Lewes Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
129 W 4th St
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-5132
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Child Craft Company
26396 Seaford Rd
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-1231
Grades: PK-4
| 75 students
Christian Tabernacle Academy
(Christian)
18940 Johnson Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-6471
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
The Cross Christian Academy
(Christian)
12649 Dupont Blvd
Ellendale, DE 19941
(302) 629-7161
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
21777 Sussex Pines Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Epworth Christian School
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(Christian)
14511 Sycamore Road
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-4488
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
The Jefferson School
(5)
22051 Wilson Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Kids First Academy
(Christian)
18883 Washington St.
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 725-5073
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Church of God)
28157 Lighthouse Xing
Dagsboro, DE 19939
(302) 732-3309
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Lil' Red Hen Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Bi State Blvd
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-2777
Grades: NS-PK
| 98 students
Milford Christian School
(Christian)
6062 Old Shawnee Rd
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-4263
Grades: PK-12
| 145 students
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Sussex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10030 Old Furnace Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-7438
Grades: 2-7
| 6 students
11146 Ponder Rd
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-2130
Grades: PK-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sussex County, DE?
How many private schools are located in Sussex County, DE?
14 private schools are located in Sussex County, DE.
How diverse are private schools in Sussex County, DE?
Sussex County, DE private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Delaware private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Sussex County, DE go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, DE are educated in private schools (compared to the DE state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sussex County, DE?
79% of private schools in Sussex County, DE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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