Bethany Beach: Schools & Education
Bethany Beach schools: 20 public schools. Sussex Central High School is the largest at 2,039 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 24,206 students.
- ~23 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
39 K-12 schools serving the area — about 23 residents per school. 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (39)
| School Districts · Districts | Sussex Technical School Distri, Sussex Montessori School, Cape Henlopen School District, Delmar School District, Indian River School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1000011, 1000063, 1000170, 1000270, 1000680 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 12,022 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 793 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| Schools Count | 20 |
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 | Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology |
| Nearest College · City | Dagsboro |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 732-6704 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.3 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 5 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | South Coastal Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 43 Kent Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 858-5518 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19930 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2253 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 66.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12