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Millsboro, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware: 15 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Millsboro
What school district serves Millsboro?
Millsboro is in the Indian River School District, whose office is in Selbyville. Schools with Millsboro addresses include East Millsboro Elementary (29346 Iron Branch Road) and Long Neck Elementary (26064 School Lane). Source: irsd.net, explore.education.delaware.gov, explore.education.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Millsboro?
Millsboro uses ZIP code 19966. Town Hall is at 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966. Source: millsboro.org.
Is there a public library in Millsboro?
Yes. Millsboro Public Library is at 217 W. State St. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What major roads serve Millsboro?
US 113 is a principal arterial through the Millsboro area, and DE 24 and DE 20 (Hardscrabble Road) also serve it. DelDOT's North Millsboro Bypass includes a connector between US 113 and DE 24 and an interchange at US 113 and DE 20. DelDOT is also studying US 113 south of Millsboro. Source: deldot.gov, deldot.gov.
Is there public transit in Millsboro?
A 2018 state release lists DART First State Route 215 serving Millsboro (Mid-Sussex Shopping Center), the Long Neck area and Mountaire Farms, Monday through Saturday. Check dartfirststate.com for current service. Source: news.delaware.gov.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Millsboro?
Millsboro began at the head of the Indian River, where a mill dam was approved in 1792. The town runs a Parks & Recreation program and a kayak and boat launch at Cupola Park. Holts Landing State Park, on Indian River Bay, has a fishing pier and a boat ramp that is open 24 hours a day. Source: archives.delaware.gov, millsboro.org, destateparks.com.
What hospitals serve Millsboro?
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.
What is the phone number for Millsboro Public Library?
Millsboro Public Library is at 217 W. State St., Millsboro, DE 19966, phone (302) 934-8743, per the Sussex County Department of Libraries. The county page links to an operating hours calendar for current opening times. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
Where is the Sussex County paramedic station that serves Millsboro?
An April 28, 2025 Sussex County release says Medic 103 operates from 26929 Dickerson Road, Millsboro, and serves Millsboro, Dagsboro and Frankford. The county says the station cost $1.8 million and has two garage bays for four emergency vehicles. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
Does the Town of Millsboro run its own water and sewer?
Yes. The Town's Public Works page describes a Water Department supplying drinking water and a Sewer Department maintaining sewer infrastructure, at 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966, phone (302) 934-8171. Source: millsboro.org.
What non-emergency phone numbers does the Town of Millsboro list?
The Town's emergency preparedness page lists Millsboro Police (302) 934-8174, Millsboro Fire/Ambulance (302) 934-8359, Delaware State Police Troop 4 (302) 856-5850, Sussex County Water and Sewer (302) 855-7379 and Town Hall (302) 934-8171. For emergencies it says to dial 9-1-1. Source: millsboro.org.
Which fire company serves Millsboro?
The Delaware State Fire Marshal lists Millsboro Fire Co Inc (#40083) at 109 East State St, Millsboro, DE, phone 302-934-8359. Indian River Volunteer Fire Co (#40080) is listed at 32628 Oak Orchard Rd, Millsboro. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.
What is the phone number for East Millsboro Elementary School?
East Millsboro Elementary School is at 29346 Iron Branch Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966, phone (302) 934-3222. Its page links to a school start and end times page but does not show the times. Source: eme.irsd.net.
What are Millsboro Town Hall hours?
The Town's code enforcement page lists Monday to Friday, 0800-1630 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), at Town Hall, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966, phone (302) 934-8171. The page does not cover trash or recycling, so call Town Hall for those. Source: millsboro.org.
Does DART Route 215 run from Millsboro on weekdays and Saturdays?
Yes. DART lists Route 215 as Millsboro / Rehoboth, with weekday and Saturday schedules, and stops including Mid Sussex Shopping Center and Mountaire Farms. The first weekday trip to Rehoboth leaves Mid Sussex Shopping Center at 6:20 AM and the last at 9:05 PM, and no Sunday schedule is listed. 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.