For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 524 students in Milton, NH (there are , serving 24 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Milton, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Milton, NH are Nute High School, Milton Elementary School and Nute Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milton, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nute High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Milton, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Milton, NH include Nute High School, Milton Elementary School and Nute Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Milton?
3 public schools are located in Milton.
What percentage of students in Milton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Milton are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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