Public schools in Seaford, DE
7 open public schools with an address in Seaford, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,553
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Delaware median 14.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Seaford public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Seaford, DE: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,553 students, an average of 508 per school. The largest campus is Seaford Senior High School (960 students), and the largest elementary school is Seaford Central Elementary School (473).
Seaford School District operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 19.9:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Seaford
Elementary schools in Seaford
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Elementary School Seaford School District | 03–05 | 456 | 13.4:1 | |
| Seaford Central Elementary School Seaford School District | 03–05 | 473 | 21.5:1 | |
| Sussex Montessori School Sussex Montessori School · Charter | KG–06 | 383 | 23.9:1 | |
| West Seaford Elementary School Seaford School District | KG–02 | 424 | 18.4:1 |
Middle schools in Seaford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Middle School Seaford School District | 06–08 | 800 | 16.3:1 |
High schools in Seaford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Senior High School Seaford School District | 09–12 | 960 | 21.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Seaford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Orthopedic Program Seaford School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 57 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.7%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black35.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Seaford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,553 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Seaford
How many public schools are in Seaford, DE?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Seaford: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,553 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Seaford?
Schools with an address in Seaford belong to 2 education agencies, led by Seaford School District (6 schools), Sussex Montessori School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Seaford?
Seaford Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Seaford, with 960 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Seaford?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Seaford are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sussex Montessori School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Seaford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Seaford public schools is 19.9:1, higher than 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 Seaford 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