Harrington: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Harrington. Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is the largest at 965 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 1,397 students.
- ~1,279 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,279 residents per school. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Lake Forest School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,397 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 89 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.70 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Polytech Adult Education |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 10.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Polytech Adult Education |
| Nearest College · City | Woodside |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 697-4545 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Harrington Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 110 Center Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 398-4647 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19952 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2236 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12