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4.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Millsboro, Delaware

3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.9/10
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Choosing a school in Millsboro?

Use this page to compare every school in Millsboro by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Millsboro Middle School

5.5/10

Middle · Indian River School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Long Neck Elementary School

4.9/10

Elementary · Indian River School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

East Millsboro Elementary School

4.3/10

Elementary · Indian River School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Millsboro for 2026 are Millsboro Middle School (5.5/10), Long Neck Elementary School (4.9/10), and East Millsboro Elementary School (4.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

4.9

out of 10

Median Home

$282,100

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Millsboro

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Millsboro Middle School 5.5 / 10
2 Long Neck Elementary School 4.9 / 10
3 East Millsboro Elementary School 4.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.9/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$75,436

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$282,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
28%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
29 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
83%

Of occupied housing units

How Millsboro compares

Delaware rank

#22 of 23

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Delaware avg (6.3)

Median household income

$75k

88% of Delaware median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Millsboro, Delaware

Millsboro, Delaware is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

With an average rating of 4.9 out of 10, schools in Millsboro show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Millsboro is Millsboro Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Millsboro is served by 1 school district: Indian River School District. These districts collectively serve 10,786 students.

Millsboro's community shows 28% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,436. The poverty rate in the area is 12.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 19966 (3)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 656 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.9
2 875 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 756 students · 6th–8th 5.5

Schools in Millsboro

Millsboro, Delaware · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$75,436

Median Home Value

$282,100

Median Rent

$1,293/mo

Population

34,892

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Community Profile

Millsboro has a median household income of $75,436. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $282,100, with a median rent of $1,293/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Millsboro, Delaware

How many schools are in Millsboro, Delaware?

Millsboro has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Millsboro, Delaware?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Millsboro is 4.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Millsboro, Delaware?

The top-ranked school in Millsboro on MySchoolScout is Millsboro Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Millsboro, Delaware?

The top-ranked elementary school in Millsboro on MySchoolScout is Long Neck Elementary School with a composite score of 4.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Millsboro, Delaware?

The top-ranked middle school in Millsboro on MySchoolScout is Millsboro Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

How many school districts serve Millsboro, Delaware?

Millsboro is served by 1 school district: Indian River School District.

What is the education level in Millsboro, Delaware?

According to Census data, 28% of adults in Millsboro have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Millsboro, Delaware?

The median household income in Millsboro is approximately $75,436 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Millsboro, Delaware?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Millsboro is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Millsboro, Delaware?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.