For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 441 students in Lewes, DE. The top ranked public preschool in Lewes, DE is Sussex Consortium. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewes, DE public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewes have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lewes, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lewes, DE?
The top ranked public preschools in Lewes, DE include Sussex Consortium. Lewes has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
How many public preschools are located in Lewes?
1 public preschools are located in Lewes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewes?
Lewes public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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