For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,380 students in Harrington, DE.
The top-ranked public schools in Harrington, DE are Lake Forest South Elementary School and Chipman (W.t.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrington, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Harrington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrington, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Gr: K-3 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
100 West Mispillion Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8945
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrington, DE?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrington, DE include Lake Forest South Elementary School and Chipman (W.t.) Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrington?
3 public schools are located in Harrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrington?
Harrington public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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