For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,469 students in 19975, DE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19975, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19975 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19975, DE 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 19975, DE Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Bethany Road
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Selbyville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19975, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19975, 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 19975?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19975.
What is the racial composition of students in 19975?
19975 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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