For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in Milford, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Milford, NE are Milford High School and Milford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Milford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milford, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Milford, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Milford, NE include Milford High School and Milford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Milford?
2 public schools are located in Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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