For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,439 students in Milton, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Milton, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Milton, VT are Milton Senior High School, Milton Middle School and Milton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Milton, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Herrick Avenue
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Milton, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Milton, VT include Milton Senior High School, Milton Middle School and Milton Elementary 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?
99% of all K-12 students in Milton are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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