Delmar · Schools, services and getting around
Delmar, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Delmar, Sussex County, Delaware: 16 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Delmar
What school district serves Delmar?
Delmar is in the Delmar School District, and the town's Delmar Junior-Senior High School serves grades 7 to 12. Elementary students from both sides of the state line attend Delmar Elementary in Delmar, Maryland, under the Wicomico County Board of Education. Source: townofdelmar.us, elections.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Delmar?
Yes. Delmar Public Library is at 101 N. Bi-State Blvd. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
Is there public transit in Delmar?
DART First State Route 212 connects Delmar to Georgetown via Laurel, Seaford and Bridgeville. Source: news.delaware.gov, dartfirststate.com.
What hospitals serve Delmar?
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 Delmar Town Hall?
Delmar's Town Hall is at 100 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Delmar, MD 21875, on the Maryland side of the state line town. The Delaware phone is (302) 846-2664 and the Maryland phone is (410) 896-2777. Source: townofdelmar.us.
What are the Delmar Town Hall lobby and drive-thru hours?
The lobby is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The drive-thru is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays only. Source: townofdelmar.us.
Where does Delmar's drinking water come from?
The town water treatment page says the water is groundwater from two wells drawing from the Manokin Aquifer. The plant was refurbished in 1998, and the Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water and the Delmar Utility Commission monitor contaminants. Source: townofdelmar.us.
How do Delmar utility bills and disconnections work?
The Municipal Clerk handles tax billing and utility billing for the Delmar Utility Commission, and bills can be emailed with quarterly Auto-Pay. The town says a payment made 24 hours before the disconnect date will not prevent disconnection, and online payments post the next business day. Source: townofdelmar.us.
What parks does Delmar have?
The town Parks and Recreation page shows Gordy Park (playground, basketball court and skate park), Mason Dixon Park (baseball fields) and a State Street Park tot lot project. The page does not list park hours or fees. Source: townofdelmar.us.
Which fire company serves Delmar?
The State Fire Marshal lists Delmar Volunteer Fire Dept Inc at the corner of Bi-State and Grove Street, Delmar, phone 302-846-2530. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.
What is the Delmar School District?
The Delaware Department of Education lists the Delmar School District at 200 North Eighth Street, Delmar, DE 19940, phone (302) 846-9544. It had 1,471 students as of September 30, 2024 and three schools: Delmar Elementary, Delmar Middle and Delmar High. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
How many students attend Delmar Middle School?
The state lists Delmar Middle School at 200 North Eighth Street, Delmar, DE 19940, with an enrollment of 777 as of September 30, 2025. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
What are the phone number and hours of the library serving Delmar?
Delmar Public Library at 101 N. Bi-State Blvd. has the phone number (302) 846-9894. For the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 the statewide libraries page posted these hours: open 10am to 5pm Monday through Wednesday and closed Thursday through Sunday. Hours change from week to week, so check the page before you go. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.
Where can I find the Delmar police and fire department websites?
The town website links a Delmar Police Department site at delmarpolice.com and a Delmar fire site at delmar74fire.com from its home page. Dial 911 for emergencies. Source: townofdelmar.us.
How can I pay Delmar taxes and utility bills online?
The town accepts MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Visa and E-Check online, through separate tax and utility payment links. Online payments are not posted until the following business day, and Delmar Town Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 for in-person payments. Source: townofdelmar.us.
What utility-related forms does Delmar offer?
The town's Taxes & Utilities page links a Bay Restoration Fee Hardship Exemption Form, a Senior Citizen Discount Application, a High Volume User Form and fiscal year 27 water and sewer rates and garbage policy documents. The rates themselves are in those linked PDFs. Source: townofdelmar.us.
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.