For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,228 students in Milton, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milton, MA are Collicot, Glover and Cunningham School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Milton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Collicot
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4282
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4282
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Glover
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4288
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4288
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Cunningham School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4285
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Charles S Pierce Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
451 Central Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4568
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4568
Grades: 6-8
| 960 students
Rank: #55.
Tucker
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
187 Blue Hills Pkwy
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4291
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Milton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Milton, MA include Collicot, Glover and Cunningham School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Milton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Milton include: Collicot vs. Cunningham School, Cunningham School vs. Collicot, Tucker vs. Glover
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