Milton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Milton, Delaware 19968 · Cape Henlopen School District
#51 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#16193 of 50,301 nationally
About Milton Elementary School
Milton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Milton, in the Cape Henlopen School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 582 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 51st of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 582.
There are 3 schools in Milton; Milton Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Milton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Milton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mariner Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students · 863 m away
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students · 1.0 km away
Sussex Academy
Georgetown · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,182 students · 9.5 km away
North Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
754 students · 10 km away
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
825 students · 12 km away
Georgetown Middle School
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 12 km away
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence
Georgetown · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
208 students · 12 km away
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
438 students · 14 km away
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students · 14 km away
Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Lewes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
South Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
577 students
North Star Elementary School
Hockessin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
The Bayard School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
571 students
Mispillion Elementary
Milford · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
568 students
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
566 students
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
604 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Milton Elementary School a good school?
Milton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 62.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #51 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Milton Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Milton Elementary School ranks #51 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #16193 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School had 582 students in 2025.
Is Milton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Milton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Milton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Milton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.