For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,979 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 36% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Felton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Felton, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Gr: K-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Gr: 4-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Gr: 9-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (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 High School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs. Lake Forest North Elementary School
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