For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,856 students in 19973, DE (there are , serving 75 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19973, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19973, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 19973 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19973, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19973, DE Public Schools (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: #77.
Seaford Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 North Market Street Ext
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 9-12
| 833 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19973, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19973, DE include Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and Blades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19973?
8 public schools are located in 19973.
What percentage of students in 19973 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19973 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19973?
19973 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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