Public schools in Milton, FL
20 open public schools with an address in Milton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,153
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Milton public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Milton, FL: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 8 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,153 students, an average of 509 per school. The largest campus is Milton High School (1,985 students), and the largest elementary school is Bennett C Russell Elementary School (899).
Every listed school belongs to Santa Rosa. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Milton
Elementary schools in Milton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdad Elementary School Santa Rosa | PK–05 | 501 | 15.2:1 | |
| Bennett C Russell Elementary School Santa Rosa | PK–05 | 899 | 15:1 | |
| Berryhill Elementary School Santa Rosa | PK–05 | 802 | 15.4:1 | |
| East Milton Elementary School Santa Rosa | PK–05 | 771 | 15.1:1 | |
| W. H. Rhodes Elementary School Santa Rosa | PK–05 | 789 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Milton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Middle School Santa Rosa | 06–08 | 768 | 18.7:1 | |
| Hobbs Middle School Santa Rosa | 06–08 | 743 | 24:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Middle School Santa Rosa | 06–08 | 621 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Milton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton High School Santa Rosa | 09–12 | 1,985 | 23.5:1 | |
| Radford M Locklin Technical College Santa Rosa · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Santa Rosa County Acceleration Academy Santa Rosa · Alternative School | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Santa Rosa High School Santa Rosa · Alternative School | 09–12 | 151 | 18.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Milton
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central School Santa Rosa | PK–12 | 732 | 16.3:1 | |
| Ese Development Center Santa Rosa · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| High Road Santa Rosa · Alternative School | KG–12 | 102 | 11.3:1 | |
| Hospital Homebound Santa Rosa · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Santa Rosa Online Virtual School Santa Rosa | 03–12 | — | — | |
| Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise Santa Rosa · Virtual | KG–12 | 105 | 35:1 | |
| T. R. Jackson Prek Center Santa Rosa | PK–PK | 184 | 20.4:1 | |
| Tapp Child Care Santa Rosa | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black8.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Milton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,153 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Milton
How many public schools are in Milton, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Milton: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 9,153 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Milton?
All listed public schools with an address in Milton belong to Santa Rosa. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Milton?
Milton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Milton, with 1,985 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Milton?
No school with an address in Milton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Milton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Milton public schools is 15.4:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Milton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities