Milton: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Milton. Surprise Lake Middle School is the largest at 650 students (grades 6-7). Total enrollment: 1,146 students.
- ~4,447 residents per school (vs Washington ~378).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,447 residents per school. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Fife School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,146 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 61 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 582 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 50.8% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Highlights Beauty Schools |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Highlights Beauty Schools |
| Nearest College · City | Federal Way |
| Nearest College · Phone | (253) 839-4338 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.0 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/ Edgewood Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 900 Meridian Ave. E, Suite 29 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (253) 548-3325 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 98354 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12