Excellent
#196 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Milton School
Elementary School · Rye City School District · Rye, NY
A Rye City School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12 HEWLETT ST, Rye, NY 10580
- Math 88% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milton School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 86% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Milton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average267/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rye), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$242,015
Median home value
$1,834,100
Median rent
$2,764/mo
College educated
80.9%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Midland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Grammar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rye City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $32,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milton School is listed in RYE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milton School
Milton School is a public elementary school in Rye, NY, part of Rye City School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Milton School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milton School
What grades does Milton School serve?
Milton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Milton School?
Milton School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milton School rank in NY?
Milton School ranks #196 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Milton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Milton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Milton School a charter school?
No, Milton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milton School a Title I school?
No, Milton School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (914) 967-6100
- Area population (ZIP 10580)
- 18,073
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10580; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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