For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,181 students in Milford, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Milford, CT are Harborside Middle School, West Shore Middle School and East Shore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Milford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Milford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
West Shore Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
East Shore Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Milford, Connecticut 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Alternate Education Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
59 Devonshire Rd
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3533
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3533
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Milford, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Milford, CT include Harborside Middle School, West Shore Middle School and East Shore Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Milford?
3 public middle schools are located in Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Milford include: East Shore Middle School vs. Harborside Middle School, Harborside Middle School vs. East Shore Middle School, West Shore Middle School vs. Harborside Middle School
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