For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,892 students in Felton, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Felton, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Felton, DE are Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Lake Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Felton, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Felton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Felton, DE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Grades: K-3
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Grades: 4-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Felton, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake Forest Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5423 Killens Pond Rd
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Felton, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Felton, DE include Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Lake Forest High School.
How many public schools are located in Felton?
3 public schools are located in Felton.
What percentage of students in Felton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Felton are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Felton?
Felton public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Felton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Felton include: Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs. Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs. Lake Forest High School
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