For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,140 students in Milton, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Milton, WA is Surprise Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Milton, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surprise Lake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Gr: 6-7 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
1205 19th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1200
Gr: PK-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Milton, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1304 17th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton, WA include Surprise Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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