For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,114 students in Sussex County, DE.
The top ranked public preschools in Sussex County, DE are North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center and Ennis (Howard T.) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sussex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Grades: PK-K
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
8609 Third Street
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Lincoln, DE 19960
(302) 422-1650
Grades: PK-K
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Grades: PK-1
| 405 students
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Grades: K
| 276 students
124184 Godwin School Rd
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Grades: 5-6
| 306 students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 7-8
| 310 students
Milford Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
906 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
612 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Grades: 5-8
| 651 students
909 North Church St
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Grades: 8-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sussex County, DE?
The top ranked public preschools in Sussex County, DE include North Laurel Early Learning Academy, Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center and Ennis (Howard T.) School.
How many public preschools are located in Sussex County?
6 public preschools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sussex County include: Ennis (Howard T.) School vs. Sussex Consortium, Sussex Consortium vs. Ennis (Howard T.) School
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