For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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