For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 524 students in Milton, NH (there are , serving 24 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Milton, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Milton, NH are Nute High School, Milton Elementary School and Nute Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milton, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nute High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milton, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Milton, NH include Nute High School, Milton Elementary School and Nute Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Milton?
3 public schools are located in Milton.
What percentage of students in Milton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Milton are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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