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Best Milford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,983 students in Milford, CT (there are 10 private schools, serving 903 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Milford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Milford, CT are Harborside Middle School, Pumpkin Delight School and Joseph A. Foran High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Milford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Pumpkin Delight School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Joseph A. Foran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Calf Pen Meadow School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
395 Welch's Point Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3521
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hills School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Mathewson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3527
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
West Shore Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
J. F. Kennedy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Meadowside School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Seeman's Ln.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3555
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Jonathan Law High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
East Shore Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Live Oaks School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Platt Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Milford, Connecticut

Milford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Alternate Education Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Simon Lake School (Closed 2011)
59 Devonshire Rd
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3533
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Milford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Milford, CT include Harborside Middle School, Pumpkin Delight School and Joseph A. Foran High School.
How many public schools are located in Milford?
14 public schools are located in Milford.
What percentage of students in Milford go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?

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