Milton: Schools & Education
Milton is served by 3 public schools. Mariner Middle School is the largest at 664 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 1,704 students.
- ~1,189 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,189 residents per school. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Cape Henlopen School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,704 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 123 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center |
| Nearest College · City | Lewes |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 645-3251 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Milton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 121 Union Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 855-1975 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19968 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2478 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 40.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12