For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,704 students in Milton, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 276 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Milton, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Milton, DE are Milton Elementary School, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and Mariner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Milton, DE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Mariner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16391 Harbeson Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milton, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Milton, DE include Milton Elementary School, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and Mariner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Milton?
3 public schools are located in Milton.
What percentage of students in Milton go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Milton are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Milton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Milton include: H. O. Brittingham Elementary School vs. Milton Elementary School, Milton Elementary School vs. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
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