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Best Milford Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,614 students in Milford, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Milford, CT are Pumpkin Delight School, Orchard Hills School and J. F. Kennedy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Milford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pumpkin Delight School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hills School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 Marino Dr.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3566
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
J. F. Kennedy School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 West Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3568
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Live Oaks School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Milford, Connecticut

Milford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
140 Gulf Street
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
40 Quirk Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
59 Devonshire Rd
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3533
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Milford, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Milford, CT include Pumpkin Delight School, Orchard Hills School and J. F. Kennedy School.
How many public preschools are located in Milford?
5 public preschools are located in Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Milford are often viewed compared to one another?

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