For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,320 students in Milton, MA (there are , serving 2,495 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Milton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Milton, MA are Milton High School, Collicot and Cunningham School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Gile Road
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4470
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Collicot
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4282
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4282
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Cunningham School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Glover
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4288
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4288
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Charles S Pierce Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Central Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4568
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4568
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Tucker
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
187 Blue Hills Pkwy
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Milton, MA include Milton High School, Collicot and Cunningham School.
How many public schools are located in Milton?
6 public schools are located in Milton.
What percentage of students in Milton go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Milton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Milton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Milton include: Collicot vs. Cunningham School, Cunningham School vs. Collicot, Tucker vs. Glover
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