For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,091 students in Milton, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Milton, WI are Northside Intermediate, East Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milton, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Intermediate
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159 Northside Dr
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9280
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9280
Gr: 4-6 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Janesville St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9380
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9380
Gr: PK-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 W Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9230
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9230
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 E Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9350
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9350
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Milton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 W High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9300
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Milton, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jedi Virtual High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
448 East High St
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 758-6232
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 758-6232
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Milton, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Milton, WI include Northside Intermediate, East Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Milton?
5 public schools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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