For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,338 students in Milford, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Milford, CT are Joseph A. Foran High School, Jonathan Law High School and Platt Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Milford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Platt Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Milford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph A. Foran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Foran Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Jonathan Law High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lansdale Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3574
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Platt Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Milford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Alternate Education Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Milford, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Milford, CT include Joseph A. Foran High School, Jonathan Law High School and Platt Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Milford?
3 public high schools are located in Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Milford include: Jonathan Law High School vs. Joseph A. Foran High School, Joseph A. Foran High School vs. Jonathan Law High School
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