For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,744 students in Milton, DE.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Milton, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Milton, DE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milton, DE include Milton Elementary School, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and Mariner Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Milton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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