For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 439 students in 19973, DE.
The top-ranked public charter school in 19973, DE is Sussex Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 19973 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Delaware public charter school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 19973, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 19973, DE Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
19973, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sussex Orthopedic Program (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19973, DE?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19973, DE include Sussex Montessori School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19973?
1 public charter schools are located in 19973.
What is the racial composition of students in 19973?
19973 public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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