Public schools in Lewes, DE
6 open public schools with an address in Lewes, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,457
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Delaware median 14.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lewes public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Lewes, DE: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,457 students, an average of 743 per school. The largest campus is Cape Henlopen High School (1,889 students), and the largest elementary school is Love Creek Elementary School (631).
Every listed school belongs to Cape Henlopen School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Lewes
Elementary schools in Lewes
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Elementary School Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 620 | 14.1:1 | |
| Love Creek Elementary School Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 631 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Lewes
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Middle School Cape Henlopen School District | 06–08 | 427 | 10.7:1 | |
| Frederick D Thomas Middle School Cape Henlopen School District | 06–08 | 451 | 16.7:1 |
High schools in Lewes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Henlopen High School Cape Henlopen School District | 09–12 | 1,889 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lewes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Consortium Cape Henlopen School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 439 | 5.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.5%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Lewes schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,457 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lewes
How many public schools are in Lewes, DE?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Lewes: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,457 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lewes?
All listed public schools with an address in Lewes belong to Cape Henlopen School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lewes?
Cape Henlopen High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lewes, with 1,889 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lewes?
No school with an address in Lewes is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Delaware.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lewes schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lewes public schools is 14.6:1, similar to the Delaware school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lewes guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Delaware cities