For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,367 students in 02186, MA (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,499 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 02186, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02186, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 02186 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 02186, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02186, MA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 1,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02186, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02186, MA include Milton High School, Collicot and Cunningham School.
How many public schools are located in 02186?
6 public schools are located in 02186.
What percentage of students in 02186 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 02186 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02186?
02186 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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