For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,982 students in Milford, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 157 private students). 93% 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 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 West St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Milford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Osgood Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-5221
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Heron Pond Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Heron Pond Rd.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Gr: 2-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Elm St.
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4434
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4434
Gr: K-1 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Heron Pond Road
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-1811
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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?
93% 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: Milford Middle School vs. Milford High School, Heron Pond Elementary School vs. Jacques Memorial Elementary School, Jacques Memorial Elementary School vs. Heron Pond Elementary School
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