For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,908 students in Milford, DE (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Milford, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Milford, DE are Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Mispillion Elementary School and Milford Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Milford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Milford, DE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640
Grades: 1-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Mispillion Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800
Grades: 1-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Milford Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1019 North Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #44.
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
449 North Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1630
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1630
Grades: 1-5
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Milford Central Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Milford, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Milford Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
906 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
612 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Grades: 5-8
| 651 students
909 North Church St
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milford, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Milford, DE include Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Mispillion Elementary School and Milford Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Milford, DE?
5 public schools are located in Milford, DE.
What percentage of students in Milford, DE go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Milford, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milford, DE?
Milford, DE public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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