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Rehoboth Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 107 Delaware Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Delaware elementary schools

Summary

Rehoboth Elementary School in Rehoboth Beach, DE, is a top-rated K-5 school serving 557 students in the Cape Henlopen School District, consistently ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools in Delaware.

This school delivers exceptional academic results across the board. In English Language Arts, Rehoboth students outperform state averages by 20-25 percentage points in every grade level, with 3rd grade proficiency at 68% compared to the state's 40%. Math is equally strong, particularly in 4th grade where 71% of students are proficient versus 40% statewide. The school's standout subject is social studies—4th graders achieve 65% proficiency, nearly 26 points above the state average. Science scores also exceed state benchmarks. Beyond overall performance, Rehoboth shows remarkable equity: special education students rank 2nd statewide (92nd percentile), a dramatic jump from the previous year, and male students improved from 26th to 8th place in just one year. The school has also cut chronic absenteeism from 25.8% to 16.1% over four years, now below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Rehoboth is a clear leader. Within its district, it outranks Love Creek Elementary (21st), Lewes Elementary (27th), Milton Elementary (29th), and H.O. Brittingham Elementary (39th) statewide. The gap with Indian River School District schools is even starker—Rehoboth's 3rd grade ELA proficiency is more than double that of North Georgetown Elementary (68% vs. 17%). With a favorable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than most regional peers, Rehoboth offers smaller classes and greater resources. For families seeking a consistently excellent elementary experience with strong support for diverse learners, this school is a standout choice.

557

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,021

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Stockley Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-1899

(302) 227-2571

District: Cape Henlopen School District

Students who attend Rehoboth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beacon Middle School
High:	Cape Henlopen High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

Hispanic:

17.4%

African American:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Delaware average (64% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Delaware elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Cape Henlopen School District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg56%

Delaware avg42%

10^th of 107

Delaware public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Cape Henlopen School District

3^rd of 34Cape Henlopen School District among Delaware districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	10 of 107	90.7%	★★★★★
2025	83.8	19 of 109	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	89.8	8 of 106	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	86.6	12 of 103	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	10 of 104	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	11 of 95	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	87.6	8 of 105	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	84.5	11 of 85	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	83.9	12 of 86	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	88.2	10 of 86	88.4%	★★★★☆
2015	85.1	14 of 108	87.0%	★★★★☆
2013	88.5	4 of 91	95.6%	★★★★★
2012	87.1	7 of 90	92.2%	★★★★★
2011	86.2	9 of 91	90.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	87.5	8 of 98	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	84.8	10 of 97	89.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	8 of 97	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	82.8	10 of 89	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	83.4	11 of 90	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	15 of 67	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	80.8	13 of 99	86.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	15 of 45	66.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	10 of 42	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	96.1	1 of 36	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	21 of 75	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	71.0	12 of 70	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.6	3 of 66	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	79.5	8 of 66	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.1	18 of 62	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	86.4	6 of 92	93.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	87.1	8 of 98	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	73.4	26 of 97	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	13 of 97	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	12 of 89	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.8	8 of 90	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	3 of 67	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.3	9 of 99	90.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	90.7	2 of 24	91.7%	★★★★★
2025	54.0	14 of 27	48.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.3	5 of 17	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	4 of 13	69.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	5 of 78	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	84.2	4 of 77	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	84.7	4 of 73	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	81.2	10 of 70	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.6	9 of 75	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.7	5 of 65	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	81.4	9 of 82	89.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)67th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Delaware (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies68%+18 vs state

English Language Arts68%+25 vs state

Mathematics66%+27 vs state

Science41%+11 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 24, 2015

I have 4 Children that attend this school now. The staff is the best. The kids love going to school everyday and are becoming more active as time goes on. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, December 20, 2014

I have Three Kids in this school and I could not be happier. I moved here for the small town feel and got exactly that with this school. All of the teaches and administrators make it a point to know every parent and child. Just Awesome Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				DeSSA Science (2026)	DeSSA Social Studies (2026)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 4th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Rehoboth Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Stockley Street	Rehoboth Beach	19971	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 227-2571	557	41	13.5	34.7%	368 (66.1%)	47 (8.4%)	97 (17.4%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)	89.1	10^th of 107 public elementary schools	90.7%		83.8	19^th of 109 public elementary schools	82.6%	9	40.9	65.0	71.0	68.0	69.3	65.6	62.9	71.3	63.4	$21,021
Love Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	19488 John J. Williams Hwy	Lewes	19958	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 703-3456	631	42	15.0		443 (70.2%)	24 (3.8%)	84 (13.3%)	14 (2.2%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (9.5%)	80.2	21^st of 107 public elementary schools	80.4%		84.6	15^th of 109 public elementary schools	86.2%	6	43.6	38.7	69.1	56.4	62.0	67.3	60.7	56.6	60.2	$19,701
Lewes Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Savannah Road	Lewes	19958	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 645-7748	620	44	14.0	23.7%	427 (68.9%)	51 (8.2%)	98 (15.8%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.6%)	77.4	27^th of 107 public elementary schools	74.8%		79.3	24^th of 109 public elementary schools	78.0%	3	37.0	44.7	63.6	58.4	69.6	59.3	62.4	54.5	50.0	$18,607
Long Neck Elementary School	Public	K-5	26064 School Lane	Millsboro	19966	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 945-6200	712	46	15.4	55.0%	343 (48.2%)	91 (12.8%)	200 (28.1%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (9.6%)	33.7	69^th of 107 public elementary schools	35.5%		35.7	66^th of 109 public elementary schools	39.4%	3	19.5	26.3	53.4	27.7	35.0	33.1	41.6	46.2	26.3	$17,842
Lord Baltimore Elementary School	Public	K-5	120 Atlantic Avenue	Ocean View	19970	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 537-2700	557	42	13.2	32.5%	432 (77.6%)	27 (4.8%)	58 (10.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.9%)	82.9	17^th of 107 public elementary schools	84.1%		84.9	13^th of 109 public elementary schools	88.1%	4	38.5	50.9	80.2	65.1	54.6	54.4	80.2	70.4	49.5	$20,679
Milton Elementary School	Public	K-5	512 Federal Street	Milton	19968	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 684-2516	582	39	14.9	30.2%	337 (57.9%)	42 (7.2%)	159 (27.3%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)	76.4	29^th of 107 public elementary schools	72.9%		65.4	33^rd of 109 public elementary schools	69.7%	4	33.7	43.2	70.5	63.4	53.3	52.6	67.9	60.9	47.4	$19,649
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School	Public	K-5	402 Mulberry Street	Milton	19968	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 684-8522	506	40	12.6	57.4%	301 (59.5%)	46 (9.1%)	108 (21.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.7%)	58.4	39^th of 107 public elementary schools	63.6%		69.2	30^th of 109 public elementary schools	72.5%	9	28.2	44.1	61.0	30.9	52.9	47.6	43.2	60.0	42.9	$21,556
East Millsboro Elementary School	Public	K-5	29346 Iron Branch Road	Millsboro	19966	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 934-3222	820	51	16.0	42.3%	426 (52.0%)	133 (16.2%)	185 (22.6%)	19 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (6.5%)	30.7	73^rd of 107 public elementary schools	31.8%		39.1	62^nd of 109 public elementary schools	43.1%	11	24.2	20.4	64.2	27.8	26.4	39.5	30.4	30.1	34.7	$17,572
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	252 Clayton Ave	Frankford	19945	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 732-3808	446	37	12.0	56.6%	235 (52.7%)	55 (12.3%)	142 (31.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	50.6	52^nd of 107 public elementary schools	51.4%		49.1	49^th of 109 public elementary schools	55.0%	3	18.1	34.7	62.9	47.6	40.8	51.4	54.0	42.1	29.2	$24,910
Georgetown Elementary School	Public	K-5	301-A West Market Street	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 856-1940	825	60	13.7	53.7%	211 (25.6%)	117 (14.2%)	468 (56.7%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.8%)	33.5	70^th of 107 public elementary schools	34.6%		31.6	71^st of 109 public elementary schools	34.9%	1	20.0	30.2	46.3	22.7	38.3	39.4	35.7	46.4	29.0	$20,642

Frequently Asked Questions about Rehoboth Elementary School

Is Rehoboth Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Rehoboth Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of Delaware elementary schools.

How many students attend Rehoboth Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 557 students attended Rehoboth Elementary School.

What district is Rehoboth Elementary School in?

Cape Henlopen School District

What schools do graduates of Rehoboth Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rehoboth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beacon Middle School
High : Cape Henlopen High School

What is the racial makeup of Rehoboth Elementary School?

Students at Rehoboth Elementary School are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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