For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,284 students in Milton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton, MA are Collicot, Cunningham School and Glover. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Milton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in Milton, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milton, MA include Collicot, Cunningham School and Glover.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Milton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Milton include: Collicot vs. Cunningham School, Cunningham School vs. Collicot, Tucker vs. Glover
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