For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,564 students in New Milford, CT (there are , serving 499 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in New Milford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Milford, CT are Northville Elementary School, New Milford High School and Hill And Plain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Milford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Milford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Milford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
New Milford High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
388 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: #33.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Schaghticoke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
New Milford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Pickett District Road
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-3218
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-3218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Litchfield Hills Transition Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
94 Railroad St.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2654
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2654
Grades: 12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Milford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in New Milford, CT include Northville Elementary School, New Milford High School and Hill And Plain School.
How many public schools are located in New Milford?
5 public schools are located in New Milford.
What percentage of students in New Milford go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in New Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford?
New Milford public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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