For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 492 students in Milford, IL (there are , serving 107 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Milford, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Milford, IL are Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center, Milford High School Campus and Milford Grade School West Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milford, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Milford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milford, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 N 1800 East Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4120
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4120
Rank: #22.
Milford High School Campus
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Milford Grade School West Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Milford, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Milford, IL include Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center, Milford High School Campus and Milford Grade School West Campus.
How many public schools are located in Milford?
3 public schools are located in Milford.
What percentage of students in Milford go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milford?
Milford public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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