For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,011 students in Milford, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 217 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Milford, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Milford, NH are Milford High School, Milford Middle School and Heron Pond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milford, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 West St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Milford Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Osgood Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-5221
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Heron Pond Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Heron Pond Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Grades: 2-5
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
9 Elm St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4434
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4434
Grades: K-1
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
80 Heron Pond Road
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Grades: PK
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milford, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Milford, NH include Milford High School, Milford Middle School and Heron Pond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Milford?
5 public schools are located in Milford.
What percentage of students in Milford go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Milford include: Heron Pond Elementary School vs. Jacques Memorial Elementary School, Jacques Memorial Elementary School vs. Heron Pond Elementary School
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