For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,287 students in Millsboro, DE.
The top ranked public schools in Millsboro, DE are East Millsboro Elementary School, Long Neck Elementary School and Millsboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Millsboro, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Millsboro have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Millsboro, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Millsboro Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29346 Iron Branch Road
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Grades: K-5
| 875 students
Rank: #22.
Long Neck Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26064 School Lane
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Millsboro Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Millsboro, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
124184 Godwin School Rd
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Millsboro, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Millsboro, DE include East Millsboro Elementary School, Long Neck Elementary School and Millsboro Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Millsboro?
3 public schools are located in Millsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Millsboro?
Millsboro public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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