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Frankford, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware: 18 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Frankford
What school district serves Frankford?
Frankford is in the Indian River School District. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Frankford?
Frankford uses ZIP code 19945. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Frankford?
Yes. Frankford Public Library is at 8 Main St. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What major roads serve Frankford?
US 113 is the main highway serving the town and runs along its western boundary. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Frankford?
Holts Landing State Park on Indian River Bay and Fenwick Island State Park are within the Delaware Seashore State Park system, which has beaches, trails and a marina. Check each park page for distances. Source: destateparks.com, destateparks.com.
What hospitals serve Frankford?
Hospitals serving the coastal area include Beebe Healthcare, whose main campus is at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes, and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford. Source: beebehealthcare.org, bayhealth.org.
Where is Frankford Town Hall and how do I reach it?
Town Hall is at #9 Main Street, P.O. Box 550, Frankford, DE 19945. The phone is (302) 732-9424 and the fax is (302) 732-6455. The town page does not list office hours. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
Who picks up trash and recycling in Frankford, and on which days?
Per the town's Garbage / Recycling page, Chesapeake Waste collects under a town contract. Garbage goes out early Friday mornings and recycling is picked up every other Tuesday morning. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
How much does trash and recycling service cost in Frankford?
The town's Garbage / Recycling page lists $68.25 per quarter for trash and recycling. You can pay by mail, in person at Town Hall or by phone with a credit card, and you start or stop service by calling Town Hall at (302) 732-9424. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
Who provides public water in Frankford?
Artesian Water Company bought the Town of Frankford's water system, and Artesian's April 2020 press release says the sale closed on April 2, 2020. Artesian said it would bill bi-monthly, run a 24/7 emergency dispatch center and staff the area from its Southern Office in Milton. Source: artesianwater.com.
Which fire company serves Frankford?
Frankford Volunteer Fire Company Inc. is listed by the Delaware State Fire Marshal at 7 Main St, Frankford, phone 302-732-6662. The company's own site lists a P.O. Box 99 mailing address and reports 561 EMS alarms in 2025. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov, frankfordfire.com.
What number do I call for the Frankford Police Department when it is not an emergency?
The Town of Frankford lists (302) 732-6244 for the Chief of Police and marks it for nonemergencies only. Call 911 for an emergency. Source: frankford.delaware.gov.
Which Indian River School District schools are located in Frankford?
The district lists John M. Clayton Elementary School at 252 Clayton Ave., Frankford, phone (302) 732-3808, and the IRSD Early Learning Center at 30207 Frankford School Rd., Frankford. Which school serves a given home depends on the address, so confirm with the district. Source: irsd.net.
Where is Indian River High School and how big is the district?
Indian River High School is at 29772 Armory Rd., Dagsboro, phone (302) 732-1500. The Delaware Department of Education lists the Indian River School District at 31 Hosier Street, Selbyville, with 10,620 students as of September 30, 2024 and 13 schools. Source: irsd.net, explore.education.delaware.gov.
What are the phone number and hours of the library serving Frankford?
Frankford Public Library at 8 Main St. has the phone number (302) 732-9351. For the week of Oct 18 to 24, 2026 the statewide libraries page posted these hours: Closed Sunday, 10am to 5pm Monday, 10am to 7pm Tuesday through Thursday, 12pm to 5pm Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday. Hours change from week to week, so check the page before you go. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us, delawarelibraries.libcal.com.
Is there an emergency department near Frankford?
Beebe Healthcare's South Coastal Health Campus is at 32750 Roxana Rd, Millville, DE 19967, and its emergency department is open 24 hours a day, every day. The direct line is 302-291-6900, and for a medical emergency you should dial 911. Travel time depends on where you start. Source: beebehealthcare.org.
Which Sussex County paramedic station covers the Frankford area?
Sussex County's Medic 103 station at 26929 Dickerson Road, Millsboro serves the Millsboro, Dagsboro and Frankford areas. The county reports its crews answered 3,639 calls in 2024 with a typical response time just under nine minutes. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
What does it cost to enter Delaware beach state parks in 2026?
Delaware's 2026 fee season runs March 1 through November 30. Daily entry is $10 for Delaware vehicles at beach parks and $20 for out-of-state vehicles at ocean parks, and annual passes are $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Source: news.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.