For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in Milton, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 237 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 42% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Milton, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16391 Harbeson Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 62% (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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