For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,133 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 50% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Milford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harborside Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 High St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
West Shore Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Kay Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3553
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
East Shore Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Chapel St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3559
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Milford include: Harborside Middle School vs. East Shore Middle School, East Shore Middle School vs. Harborside Middle School, West Shore Middle School vs. Harborside Middle School
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