Ellendale, Delaware: schools, services and getting around

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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Ellendale

What school district serves Ellendale?

Ellendale is in the Milford School District. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

What ZIP code covers Ellendale?

Ellendale uses ZIP code 19941. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

What major roads serve Ellendale?

DE 16 is the main street of Ellendale. US 113 (DuPont Boulevard) carries north-south traffic on the west side of the town. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

Is there public transit in Ellendale?

DART First State Route 303 serves Ellendale, with stops at US 113 and DE 16 and at DE 16 and McCaully Avenue. The route links the town with Milford, Georgetown and Dover. Source: dartfirststate.com.

What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Ellendale?

The Ellendale State Forest Picnic Facility, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, is a picnic area on US 113. The town also has a small fenced Town Park on Willow Street directly behind Town Hall. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov, npgallery.nps.gov.

Is there a public library in Ellendale?

The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Ellendale. Listed branches in nearby towns include Georgetown Public Library at 123 W. Pine Street and Milton Public Library at 121 Union St.. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.

What hospitals serve Ellendale?

Hospitals serving the area include Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford, and Beebe Healthcare at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes. Source: bayhealth.org, beebehealthcare.org.

What are the Ellendale Town Hall hours and contact details?

Town Hall is at 300 McCaulley Ave., P.O. Box 6, Ellendale, DE 19941, phone (302) 422-6727, email [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

How do I reach the Ellendale Police Department?

The town lists an office number of 302-422-3584, and the Delaware State Police at 21911 Rudder Ln., Georgetown, (302) 855-2980. Dial 911 for emergencies. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov, ellendale.delaware.gov.

Which fire company serves Ellendale?

Ellendale Fire Company is at 302 Main St., Ellendale, DE 19941 according to the town, and the State Fire Marshal lists Ellendale Volunteer Fire Co Inc at the same address with phone 302-422-7500. The town lists the company website as www.evfd75.com. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov, statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.

What is the Ellendale property tax rate and when is it due?

The town lists $0.22 per $100 of Sussex County appraised value for 2025, for a tax year of June 1 to May 31 with payment due May 31. Late payments carry 1% per month plus a $25.00 late fee. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

Does Ellendale require a rental license?

Yes. The town tax page lists a rental license fee of $125 per year, billed in January for the calendar year. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

What are the Ellendale Town Park hours and amenities?

The park is open year round, weather permitting, from 8 AM to sunset. It has playground equipment, a gazebo and a pavilion with 6 picnic tables, and it has no restrooms or electricity. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

How do I reserve the Ellendale Town Park pavilion?

Call Town Hall at 302-422-6727 to check availability, learn the rental fee and meet to review park guidelines. Reservations are for the pavilion only, in three-hour windows, and the park stays open to the public. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

What rules apply at Ellendale Town Park?

The town bans pets, alcohol, glass containers and tobacco, requires adult supervision for children under 7, and says to take all trash with you. Under Ordinance #200, violations are a misdemeanor with a fine of $25 to $100 plus prosecution costs. Source: ellendale.delaware.gov.

What is the Milford School District and where is its office?

The Delaware Department of Education lists the Milford School District at 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963, phone (302) 422-1600. It had 4,514 students as of September 30, 2024. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.

Which schools are in the Milford School District?

The state lists Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary, Milford Central Academy, Milford Middle, Milford Senior High, Mispillion Elementary and Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary. Which one serves an address depends on grade and attendance zone, so ask the district. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.

Which libraries near Ellendale are open on Saturday?

Ellendale has no branch. For the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 the statewide page posted Saturday hours of 10am to 2pm at Georgetown Public Library, (302) 856-7958, and 10am to 3pm at Milton Public Library, (302) 855-1975. Hours change weekly. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.

How much does DART Route 303 cost for Ellendale riders?

DART lists one-zone adult fares of $2.00 and two-zone adult fares of $4.00, with reduced fares of $0.80 and $1.60. Travel within Dover, Milford and Georgetown is one zone, and travel between Kent and Sussex Counties beyond Milford is two zones. Source: dartfirststate.com.

When does DART Route 303 run through Ellendale?

DART Route 303 runs Monday through Friday during rush hours, mid-day and evening, with no service on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Ellendale is among the towns it serves between Dover and Georgetown. Source: dartfirststate.com.

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.