Photo: Dincher · CC BY-SA 3.0Milton’s public schools outscore 71% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Milton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Milton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1270 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Milton’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,043 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Milton Area MS, then Milton HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Fern Hill School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Milton’s grade
B+: better than 71% of Pennsylvania school districts, #410 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Milton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Milton
James F Baugher El Sch
Grades K–3 · 560 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Milton
White Deer El Sch
Grades 4–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in New Columbia
5th grade in Milton
White Deer El Sch
Grades 4–5 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in New Columbia
6th grade in Milton
Milton Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Milton
Milton Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Milton
Milton Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Milton
Milton HS
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Milton
Milton HS
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Milton
Milton HS
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Milton
Milton HS
Grades 9–12 · 608 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Milton’s public schools are run by Milton Area School District, which also serves East Chillisquaque, Turbot, West Chillisquaque and White Deer. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Milton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Milton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Milton | B+ | Milton Area |
| West Chillisquaque | B+ | Milton Area |
| Turbot | B+ | Milton Area |
| White Deer | B+ | Milton Area |
| Kelly | A+ | Lewisburg Area |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Milton Area with Milton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Milton
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Milton’s schools
Are Milton’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Milton children attend outscore 71% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #410 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Milton in?
Milton Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,900 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Milton kids go to high school?
Milton HS, with 608 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Milton’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Milton Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Milton spend per student?
$19,043 in Milton Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Milton?
Yes: Fern Hill School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 28 students).
Parents talk
What Milton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Milton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.