Seaford: Schools & Education
Education in Seaford: 7 public schools. Seaford Senior High School is the largest at 879 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,813 students.
- ~1,061 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,061 residents per school. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (8)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Seaford School District, Sussex Montessori School |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,417 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 219 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wor-Wic Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 20.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wor-Wic Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Salisbury |
| Nearest College · Phone | (410) 334-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 20.0 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 (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Seaford District Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 600 N Market St Ext |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 629-2524 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19973 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2548 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 14 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12