For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,320 students in Milton, MA (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,490 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 Glover. 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 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #22.
Collicot
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4282
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4282
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Glover
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4288
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4288
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Cunningham School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Charles S Pierce Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Central Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4568
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4568
Grades: 6-8
| 960 students
Rank: #66.
Tucker
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
187 Blue Hills Pkwy
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milton, MA?
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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