Bethel · Schools, services and getting around
Bethel, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Bethel, Sussex County, Delaware: 15 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Bethel
What school district serves Bethel?
Bethel is served by the Laurel School District. Laurel Senior High School is one of the district's schools. Source: bethel.delaware.gov, explore.education.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Bethel?
Bethel uses ZIP code 19931. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Bethel?
The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Bethel. Listed branches in nearby towns include Laurel Public Library at 101 E. 4th St. and Seaford District Library at 600 N. Market St. Ext.. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Bethel?
Trap Pond State Park is in Laurel, in western Sussex County. It has a campground of more than 142 sites, canoe, kayak and pedalboat rentals, the Baldcypress Nature Center, and the northernmost naturally occurring stand of baldcypress in the U.S. Source: destateparks.com.
What hospitals serve Bethel?
Hospitals serving the area include TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford, and Beebe Healthcare at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes. Source: bayhealth.org, beebehealthcare.org, tidalhealth.org.
Where is Bethel Town Hall and how do I contact it?
Bethel's contact page lists 7769 Main Street, Bethel, Delaware 19931, phone (302) 877-8139 and fax (302) 877-8143. The page does not list office hours. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
Who collects trash in Bethel?
The town recommends Diehm's Disposal, a family-owned business in Laurel, DE, but does not contract with one company, and several haulers come through town on various weekdays. Recycling is included with residential service, and the hauler's number is (302) 875-3957. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
How much does trash service cost in Bethel?
The town's trash page lists $65 per quarter for residential service and $62 for senior citizens. It lists a $58 per quarter town discount if 20 residents sign up with the company. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
What is the total property tax rate in Bethel?
The town's tax page lists $0.40 town, $0.445 county, $2.390 school and $0.2283 vo-tech per $100 of assessment, for a total of $3.4633 per $100. Bills are generally mailed August 1 and due September 30. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
Does Bethel have town water and sewer?
No. The town says it does not have water and sewer available for properties, so homes rely on wells and septic systems. The town notes different septic rules for properties within 1,000 feet of Broad Creek, set by DNREC. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
What is the Laurel School District and where is it?
The Delaware Department of Education lists the Laurel School District at 1160 South Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956, phone (302) 875-6100. It had 2,499 students as of September 30, 2024. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
Which schools are in the Laurel School District?
The state lists Laurel Elementary School, Laurel Intermediate School, Laurel Middle School, Laurel Senior High School and North Laurel Early Learning Academy. Which one serves an address depends on grade and attendance zone, so ask the district. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
What are the phone number and hours of the library nearest Bethel?
Laurel Public Library, 101 E. 4th St., Laurel, is on the county list at (302) 875-3184; Bethel has no branch. For the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 it posted 10am to 7pm Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm Friday, 10am to 2pm Saturday and closed Sunday. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.
What does it cost to enter Trap Pond State Park near Bethel in 2026?
Delaware's 2026 fee season runs March 1 through November 30. Daily entry at inland parks is $5 for Delaware vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles, and annual passes are $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Check the Trap Pond page to confirm its category. Source: news.delaware.gov.
Does the Bethel website link Delaware Animal Services?
Yes. The town site has a Delaware Animal Services page under its Community menu and a Sussex County leash ordinance page. Source: bethel.delaware.gov.
How these answers are sourced
Every answer on this page cites an official or primary source, such as the town, a state agency, NOAA or the institution itself. Answers SussexCounty.ai could not confirm from a primary source are left out until they can be.