For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,744 students in 19968, DE (there are , serving 276 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 19968, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19968, DE are Milton Elementary School, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and Mariner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19968 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 19968, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best 19968, DE Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16391 Harbeson Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19968, DE?
The top ranked public schools in 19968, DE include Milton Elementary School, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and Mariner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 19968?
3 public schools are located in 19968.
What percentage of students in 19968 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 19968 are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19968?
19968 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
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