Best Schools in Milford, CT
Milford, CT has 22 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,154 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Milford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Milford, CT
The top high schools in Milford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph A. Foran High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
2. Jonathan Law High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
3. Stratford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stratford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students
4. Platt Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
Best Middle Schools in Milford, CT
The top middle schools in Milford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harborside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. West Shore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
3. East Shore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Milford, CT
The top elementary schools in Milford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pumpkin Delight School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students
2. Live Oaks School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
3. Orange Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
4. Meadowside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
5. J. F. Kennedy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
6. Mathewson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
7. Calf Pen Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
8. Orchard Hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
9. Lordship School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stratford School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 177 Students
10. St Mary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Milford, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Milford, CT has a total population of 50,558 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Milford, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Milford, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Milford, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Milford, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Milford, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Milford, CT
How many schools are in Milford, CT?
Milford, CT has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,154 students in total.
How do schools in Milford perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Milford score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Milford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Milford?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Milford
14 of 14 schools in Milford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 10C: 3D: 1
All 14 public schools we grade in Milford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (14)
- Calf Pen Meadow School
- East Shore Middle School
- Harborside Middle School
- J F Kennedy School
- Jonathan Law High School
- Joseph A Foran High School
- Live Oaks School
- Mathewson School
- Meadowside School
- Orange Avenue School
- Orchard Hills School
- Platt Technical High School
- Pumpkin Delight School
- West Shore Middle School
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Academy Of Our Lady Of Mercy, Lauralton Hall
- Milestones Behavioral Services
- Milford Christian Academy
- St Mary School
- The Foundation School High School
- Woodhouse Academy