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Milton School

Public Grades K-5
108th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Better than 96% of New York elementary schools
Summary

Milton School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Rye, New York, serving 334 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rye City School District, which is ranked 60th out of 874 school districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Milton School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 222nd out of over 2,000 schools over the past 10 years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Milton School also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.0 to 10.4 over the past three years, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. The school's high per-student spending of $36,049 in the 2023-2024 budget suggests it is well-resourced and able to provide a high-quality educational experience.

Compared to other public elementary schools in the area, such as Thomas A Edison School, Park Avenue School, and Mamaroneck Avenue School, Milton School outperforms them across all grade levels and subject areas. This consistent high performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 5% of New York elementary schools, is a testament to the school's exceptional educational program and dedicated staff.

320
Students ?
9.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$39,307
Per pupil spending ?
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 12 Hewlett St
       Rye, NY  10580-3899

(914) 967-6100

District: Rye City School District


Students who attend Milton School usually attend:

Middle:    Rye Middle School
High:    Rye High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Asian:
5.0%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the New York average (87% vs 55% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 4% of New York elementary schools
Small classes — about 10 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school87%
District avg85%
New York avg55%
108th of 2,445
New York public elementary schools ?
Top 4%▲ up 3 pts since 2015
From top 8% (2015) to top 4% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
1st of 3Elementary Schools in the Rye City School District
60th of 874Rye City School District among New York districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202593.8108 of 244595.6%★★★★★
202495.577 of 244596.9%★★★★★
202396.062 of 243997.5%★★★★★
202295.947 of 243498.1%★★★★★
202196.27 of 220199.7%★★★★★
201996.362 of 241397.4%★★★★★
201893.181 of 239596.6%★★★★★
201789.5165 of 238693.1%★★★★★
201686.6222 of 236690.6%★★★★★
201588.3186 of 235292.1%★★★★★
201492.2102 of 234595.7%★★★★★
201395.630 of 232598.7%★★★★★
201293.810 of 232099.6%★★★★★
201194.27 of 228699.7%★★★★★
201092.117 of 226399.2%★★★★★
200986.88 of 225799.6%★★★★★
200888.012 of 222799.5%★★★★★
200787.932 of 221998.6%★★★★★
200688.431 of 220698.6%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202591.3144 of 240994.0%★★★★★
202492.4135 of 241394.4%★★★★★
202394.295 of 240396.0%★★★★★
202295.351 of 240197.9%★★★★★
202193.526 of 195598.7%★★★★★
201995.360 of 235797.5%★★★★★
201892.078 of 233896.7%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202593.1109 of 240795.5%★★★★★
202496.634 of 241198.6%★★★★★
202395.652 of 240097.8%★★★★★
202295.148 of 240098.0%★★★★★
202197.91 of 196199.9%★★★★★
201995.764 of 235897.3%★★★★★
201892.581 of 234096.5%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202593.0109 of 213494.9%★★★★★
202477.0292 of 211086.2%★★★★☆
202388.8124 of 201693.8%★★★★★
202289.399 of 203195.1%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202589.081 of 140294.2%★★★★★
202489.384 of 139294.0%★★★★★
202391.063 of 133795.3%★★★★★
202288.376 of 139994.6%★★★★★
201886.199 of 140893.0%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2025)95th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)95th percentile~ school
White (2025)94th percentile~ school
Female (2025)94th percentile~ school
By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts90%+35 vs state
Math88%+31 vs state
Science78%+33 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milton School

In the 2024-25 school year, 320 students attended Milton School.

Students at Milton School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

Yes! Milton School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 108th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Milton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rye Middle School
High : Rye High School

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2024–25 school spending dataApr 30, 2026
2024–25 attendance dataMar 27, 2026
2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesFeb 3, 2026
2024–25 NY State Assessments & Regents scoresDec 4, 2025


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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