Summary:
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is served by a single elementary school, Rehoboth Elementary School, which educates 557 students in grades K-5 within the highly regarded Cape Henlopen School District, ranked 3rd out of 34 districts in the state.
As the only school in the city, Rehoboth Elementary is the clear standout, ranking 10th out of 106 elementary schools in Delaware for the 2025-2026 school year—a significant jump from 19th place the previous year. This upward trajectory is reflected in broad-based academic gains across nearly every subject and grade level. The school consistently outperforms both district and state averages, with particularly impressive results in 4th grade mathematics, where 71.29% of students are proficient—a remarkable 30.92 percentage points above the state average. Social studies is another hidden strength, with 4th grade proficiency at 64.95% (nearly 26 points above the state) and 5th grade at 70.97%. English Language Arts scores are also strong, with all grade levels exceeding state averages by at least 19.5 points. The school's year-over-year improvements are notable, including a 24.29-point jump in 4th grade social studies and a 9.18-point gain in 4th grade math.
While science proficiency (40.86%) remains the school's relative weakness, it still outperforms the state average of 30.13%. With a favorable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,469, the school maintains conditions conducive to academic success. Chronic absenteeism at 16.1% is slightly above the district rate but below the state average, and remains a metric worth monitoring. Overall, Rehoboth Elementary delivers exceptional results that place it in the top 10% of elementary schools statewide, making it an excellent educational option for families in this coastal community.
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