Best Public Schools in Milford, DE (2025-26)

Best Milford Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,137 students in Milford, DE (there are , serving 163 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Milford, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).

The top ranked public schools in Milford, DE are Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and Mispillion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Milford, DE public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Milford, DE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
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310 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640

Gr: 1-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #22.

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
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449 North Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1630

Gr: 1-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #33.

Mispillion Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
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311 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800

Gr: 1-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #44.

Milford Senior High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
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1019 North Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610

Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #55.

Milford Central Academy

(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
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1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900

Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Milford, Delaware

Milford, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Milford Ilc (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

906 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600

Milford Middle School (Closed 2014)

612 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620

Gr: 5-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Peoples Place Non-secure Detention (Closed 2011)

909 North Church St
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134

Gr: 1-12

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, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and Mispillion Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Milford?

5 public schools are located in Milford.

What percentage of students in Milford go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).

What is the racial composition of students in Milford?

Milford public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?