Milford Public School

60 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Milford School, located at 7 Hillside Avenue in Milford, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community. As a small, neighborhood-oriented school, it functions as the heart of the borough, providing a close-knit learning environment for students in the elementary grades. The school is known for its intimate atmosphere, where the modest student body allows for personalized attention and a strong sense of connection between students, faculty, and the surrounding families.

Academically and culturally, Milford School emphasizes a supportive educational experience grounded in the values of the rural-suburban landscape of Hunterdon County. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school focuses on building a solid foundational education while encouraging community engagement. Its location on Hillside Avenue places it centrally within the community, making it a focal point for local activities and a long-standing symbol of Milford’s commitment to its youth.

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milford Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Two or More	4

White
48 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (8.3 %)
Two or More
4 (6.7 %)
Black
3 (5.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milford Borough School District
Phone:	(908)995-4349
Website:	http://milfordpublicschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 5