Lewes: Schools & Education
Lewes is served by 6 public schools. Cape Henlopen High School is the largest at 1,813 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,107 students.
- ~584 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 584 residents per school. 67.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Cape Henlopen School District |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,107 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 299 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Wor-Wic Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Salisbury |
| Nearest College · Phone | (410) 334-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lewes Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 111 Adams Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 645-2733 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19958 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2550 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 42 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 67.8% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12