For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,957 students in 19973, DE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19973, DE are Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and Blades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19973 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19973, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19973, DE Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaford Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 3-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Blades Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: K-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
West Seaford Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Gr: K-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
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 elementary schools in 19973, DE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19973, DE include Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School and Blades Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19973?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19973.
What is the racial composition of students in 19973?
19973 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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