For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,310 students in Harrington, DE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrington, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrington, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrington, DE include Lake Forest South Elementary School and Chipman (W.t.) Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrington?
Harrington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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