Milford’s public schools score below 84% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Milford, 27% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Milford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 82% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Milford’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1161 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Milford’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 82% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Milford’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,836 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
The School at Springbrook (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Milford’s grade
C−: better than 16% of New York school districts, #682 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Milford, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Milford
Milford Central School
Grades PK–12 · 337 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Milford’s public schools are run by Milford Central School District, which also serves Milford. Parts of Milford (18% and 2% of its land) are served by Oneonta City and Laurens Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Milford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Milford’s borders.
Every school in Milford
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Milford’s schools
Are Milford’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Milford children attend score below 84% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #682 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Milford in?
Milford Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 337 students in 1 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Milford are served by Oneonta City and Laurens Central.
What is Milford’s graduation rate?
80–89% of the class of 2023 in Milford Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Milford spend per student?
$30,836 in Milford Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Milford?
Yes: The School at Springbrook (special education, grades , 72 students).
Parents talk
What Milford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Milford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.