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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06460


At a glance
13
Schools
5,110
Students
Top rankedPumpkin Delight School110th of 493 Connecticut elementary schools
Biggest riser
Orchard Hills School up 140 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
East Shore Middle School 8.4 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 06460 zip code area of Milford, Connecticut is home to 13 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions leading the way.

Among the top-performing schools in the area are Harborside Middle School, which consistently ranks as one of the best middle schools in the state, and the elementary schools of Pumpkin Delight School and Calf Pen Meadow School, both of which boast impressive test scores and state rankings. In contrast, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a concerning 17.7% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools.

The schools in the 06460 zip code area also demonstrate a range of socioeconomic diversity, with free and reduced-price lunch rates varying from 20.5% at Orchard Hills School to 42.77% at J.F. Kennedy School. This diversity highlights the need for tailored support and resources to address the unique needs of each school community. The Milford School District can leverage the strengths of its high-performing schools to drive improvement across the district and ensure all students have access to a quality education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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