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A Coastal Region of Towns and Open Space

This southern Delaware region is known for its blend of coastal towns, quiet rural areas, and growing suburban neighborhoods that together create a relaxed yet dynamic environment. Beaches, bays, and wildlife refuges define much of the landscape, offering access to fishing, boating, hiking, and year round outdoor recreation. Popular seaside communities provide lively boardwalks, dining districts, and entertainment options, while inland towns maintain a calm, small town atmosphere filled with local shops and historic buildings. The combination of coastline and countryside gives residents many ways to enjoy both nature and community activity.

Continued development has supported new neighborhoods, revitalized commercial areas, and expanded recreation facilities while preserving the county’s comfortable, laid back character. Seasonal festivals, markets, and cultural events highlight local food, arts, and coastal traditions. Housing choices range from beachfront properties and resort style communities to rural homes and established suburban neighborhoods. Convenient access to major roadways connects residents to nearby states and coastal destinations while still maintaining a slower coastal pace. With its mix of natural beauty, diverse communities, and steady growth, the region remains a highly attractive place to call home.

Local Areas That Reveal the Spirit of the Shoreline Region

Rehoboth Beach

A vibrant coastal town known for its boardwalk, dining, boutiques, and welcoming beach atmosphere.

Lewes

A historic seaside community offering charming streets, museums, parks, and access to scenic coastal trails.

Georgetown

The county seat with a traditional town circle, local businesses, and a central location for regional travel.

Millsboro

A growing community featuring new neighborhoods, local dining, and convenient access to inland bays.

Milton

A picturesque town with preserved architecture, parks, and a lively local arts and brewery scene.

Selbyville

A friendly community offering quiet neighborhoods, nearby beaches, and expanding residential areas.

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Schools In The Area

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Lewes Elementary School 302-645-7748 Public KG-5
Lord Baltimore Elementary School 302-537-2700 Public KG-5
Sussex Academy 302-856-3636 Public KG-12
Cape Henlopen High School 302-645-7711 Public 9-12
Lewes Elementary School 302-645-7748 Public KG-5
Sussex Academy 302-856-3636 Public KG-12
Lord Baltimore Elementary School 302-537-2700 Public KG-5
Rehoboth Elementary School 302-227-2571 Public KG-5
Love Creek Elementary School 302-703-3456 Public KG-5
North Georgetown Elementary School 302-855-2430 Public PK-5
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School 302-436-1040 Public KG-5
Southern Delaware School of the Arts 302-436-1066 Public KG-8
Long Neck Elementary School 302-945-6200 Public KG-5
Georgetown Elementary School 302-856-1940 Public PK-5
East Millsboro Elementary School 302-934-3222 Public KG-5
Milton Elementary School 302-684-2516 Public KG-5
Sussex Montessori School 302-404-5367 Public KG-3
H.O. Brittingham Elementary School 302-684-8522 Public KG-5
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School 302-732-3808 Public KG-5
North Laurel Early Learning Academy 302-875-6130 Public PK-KG
West Seaford Elementary School 302-628-4587 Public KG-2
Sussex Orthopedic Program 302-629-4587 Public PK-12
Blades Elementary School 302-629-4587 Public KG-2
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center 302-349-4010 Public PK-2
Greenwood Mennonite School 302-349-4131 Private PK-12
Milford Christian School 302-422-4263 Private KG-12
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood 302-422-1650 Public PK-KG
Ennis (Howard T.) School 302-856-1930 Public PK-12
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus 302-856-4040 Private PK-8
Sussex Consortium 302-645-7210 Public PK-12
Epworth Christian School 302-875-4488 Private PK-8
Lighthouse Christian School 302-732-3309 Private PK-8
Child Craft Company 302-628-1231 Private PK-4
Lewes Elementary School 302-645-7748 Public KG-5
Lord Baltimore Elementary School 302-537-2700 Public KG-5
Sussex Academy 302-856-3636 Public KG-12
Rehoboth Elementary School 302-227-2571 Public KG-5
Love Creek Elementary School 302-703-3456 Public KG-5
Frederick Douglass Elementary School 302-629-4587 Public 3-5
North Georgetown Elementary School 302-855-2430 Public PK-5
Beacon Middle School 302-645-6288 Public 6-8
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School 302-436-1040 Public KG-5
Seaford Central Elementary School 302-629-4587 Public 3-5
Southern Delaware School of the Arts 302-436-1066 Public KG-8
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School 302-422-1640 Public 1-5
Mispillion Elementary School 302-424-5800 Public 1-5
Georgetown Elementary School 302-856-1940 Public PK-5
East Millsboro Elementary School 302-934-3222 Public KG-5
Long Neck Elementary School 302-945-6200 Public KG-5
Georgetown Middle School 302-856-1900 Public 6-8
Milton Elementary School 302-684-2516 Public KG-5
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School 302-337-3469 Public 3-5
Sussex Montessori School 302-404-5367 Public KG-3
Selbyville Middle School 302-436-1020 Public 6-8
Delmar Middle School 302-846-9544 Public 5-8
Mariner Middle School 302-684-8516 Public 6-8
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School 302-732-3808 Public KG-5
H.O. Brittingham Elementary School 302-684-8522 Public KG-5
Seaford Middle School 302-629-4587 Public 6-8
Woodbridge Middle School 302-337-8289 Public 6-8
Laurel Middle School 302-875-6110 Public 6-8
Laurel Elementary School 302-875-6110 Public 1-5
Millsboro Middle School 302-934-3200 Public 6-8
Milford Christian School 302-422-4263 Private KG-12
Delmar Middle Level Ilc 302-846-9544 Public 5-8
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus 302-856-4040 Private PK-8
Frederick D. Thomas Middle School 302-645-6686 Public 6-8
Epworth Christian School 302-875-4488 Private PK-8
Ennis (Howard T.) School 302-856-1930 Public PK-12
Sussex Consortium 302-645-7210 Public PK-12
Lighthouse Christian School 302-732-3309 Private PK-8
Child Craft Company 302-628-1231 Private PK-4
West Seaford Elementary School 302-628-4587 Public KG-2
Sussex Orthopedic Program 302-629-4587 Public PK-12
Carver (G.W.) Educational Center 302-732-3800 Public 1-12
Blades Elementary School 302-629-4587 Public KG-2
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center 302-349-4010 Public PK-2
Greenwood Mennonite School 302-349-4131 Private PK-12
Indian River Intensive Learning Center 302-732-3800 Public 3-12
Sussex Academy 302-856-3636 Public KG-12
Beacon Middle School 302-645-6288 Public 6-8
Southern Delaware School of the Arts 302-436-1066 Public KG-8
Georgetown Middle School 302-856-1900 Public 6-8
Delmar Middle School 302-846-9544 Public 5-8
Selbyville Middle School 302-436-1020 Public 6-8
Mariner Middle School 302-684-8516 Public 6-8
Seaford Middle School 302-629-4587 Public 6-8
Woodbridge Middle School 302-337-8289 Public 6-8
Millsboro Middle School 302-934-3200 Public 6-8
Laurel Middle School 302-875-6110 Public 6-8
Delmar Middle Level Ilc 302-846-9544 Public 5-8
Frederick D. Thomas Middle School 302-645-6686 Public 6-8
Indian River Intensive Learning Center 302-732-3800 Public 3-12
Carver (G.W.) Educational Center 302-732-3800 Public 1-12
Sussex Consortium 302-645-7210 Public PK-12
Ennis (Howard T.) School 302-856-1930 Public PK-12
Epworth Christian School 302-875-4488 Private PK-8
Lighthouse Christian School 302-732-3309 Private PK-8
Sussex Orthopedic Program 302-629-4587 Public PK-12
Greenwood Mennonite School 302-349-4131 Private PK-12
Milford Christian School 302-422-4263 Private KG-12
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus 302-856-4040 Private PK-8
Sussex Academy 302-856-3636 Public KG-12
Cape Henlopen High School 302-645-7711 Public 9-12
Indian River High School 302-732-1500 Public 9-12
Sussex Technical High School 302-856-0961 Public 9-12
Delmar High School 302-846-9544 Public 9-12
Woodbridge High School 302-232-3333 Public 9-12
Laurel Senior High School 302-875-6120 Public 9-12
Sussex Central High School 302-934-3166 Public 9-12
Seaford High School 302-629-4587 Public 9-12
Carver (G.W.) Educational Center 302-732-3800 Public 1-12
Sussex Orthopedic Program 302-629-4587 Public PK-12
Greenwood Mennonite School 302-349-4131 Private PK-12
Milford Christian School 302-422-4263 Private KG-12
Indian River Intensive Learning Center 302-732-3800 Public 3-12
Delmarva Christian High School 302-856-4040 Private 9-12
Sussex Consortium 302-645-7210 Public PK-12
Ennis (Howard T.) School 302-856-1930 Public PK-12

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