Schools & Families in New Milford
New Milford's schools carry above-average Niche marks, in a genuinely affordable town where families benefit from a real historic town-green identity.
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New Milford School District serves approximately 3,532 students at an 11:1 student-teacher ratio, with New Milford High School ranked approximately #78 among Best Public High Schools in Connecticut (3.7 stars, 294 reviews) (base record).
Genuinely affordable family housing
New Milford's 2026 home-price figures ran below Connecticut's own statewide median, a real, disclosed affordability advantage for families, though 2026 saw a real, sharp price swing worth watching (base record).
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Key takeaways
- New Milford School District earns above-average Niche marks (high school #78 in Connecticut).
- Genuinely affordable housing versus Connecticut's statewide median benefits families.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment directly before relocating.
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