For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,469 students in Selbyville, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Selbyville, 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.
Selbyville, DE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Selbyville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Selbyville, DE (2026)
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Selbyville, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Selbyville, DE include Southern Delaware School Of The Arts, Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Selbyville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Selbyville.
What is the racial composition of students in Selbyville?
Selbyville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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