Milton Academy (2026 Profile)

5.00 (8 reviews)

Tel: (617) 898-2227

170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186

www.milton.edu

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Milton Academy Photo #1 - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.

Milton Academy Photo #2 - The typical class size at Milton is 14 students. Classes meet around the Harkness table or lab bench, where students and faculty share dialogue, inquiry, and reflection.

Milton Academy Photo #3 - Skilled coaches and teammates help students learn the great lessons of athletics: the value of hard work, preparation, risk-taking, collaboration, and winning and losing with dignity. Students can choose from 30 interscholastic teams and seven intramural athletic offerings, including ultimate frisbee, strength training and yoga.

Milton Academy Photo #4 - Music is all around at Milton, with performances by one of the many a capella groups; the talented jazz band; and the Gospel Choir. Milton's orchestra includes over 115 musicians. The Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Singers travel during spring break to perform in places like Prague, England, Ireland, Italy and China.

Milton Academy Photo #5 - Lots of green space on campus means having class outside on a sunny day. After school, students relax on the Quad or play casual games of soccer or spike ball.

Milton Academy Photo #6 - At the end of every athletic season, Milton athletes compete against local rivals in the spirited and fun-filled Milton/Nobles weekend.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, "Dare to be true."

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
Grades: (Day Students) K-12
Enrollment: 714 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $69,900
Acceptance rate: 13%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Milton Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Milton Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

9-12

Grades Offered (Day)

K-12

Pre-K-12

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1798

1909

Campus Size

130 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

Dare to be true.

Student Body

Enrollment

714 students

300 students

% Students of Color

52%

25%

% International Students

18%

20%

% Students Boarding

50%

70%

Average SAT Score

1414
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

31
(Out of 36)

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Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

14 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

75%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Accreditations

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$408 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$79,900

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$69,900

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

37%

40%

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Average Percentile SSAT

90%

Acceptance Rate

13%

58%

Director of Admissions

Paul Rebuck

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Colors

Blue, Orange

School Mascot

Milton Mustangs

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Amnesty InternationalArts Board

ASA (African Student Association)Asian Society

Athletic AssociationBoarding Council

Caribbean Students AssociationChess Club

Chinese ClubChristian Fellowship Club

Community Engagement BoardDay Council

Film ClubFrench Club

GASP!Habitat for Humanity

Hip-Hop ClubImprov Club

International Student ClubInvest in Girls

Jewish Student UnionLatinx Association

LoraxMath Club

Model UNMulticultural Club

ONYXOrange and Blue Key Tour Guide Program

Peer TutoringProgramming Club

Public Issues BoardReach to Teach

Robotics TeamSAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity)

SAMENA (South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African)Science and Engineering Club

Self-Governing AssociationSIMA (Students Interested in Middle Eastern Affairs)

Spanish ClubSpeech and Debate Team

Step TeamStudent Activities Association

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)Sustainability Board

World Health Organization (WHO)

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School Notes

Eight miles south of Boston, Milton is enriched by its diverse and talented student and faculty community as well as by the quality, breadth, and depth of its curricular and co-curricular offerings.
Life at Milton centers on the pursuit of excellence. Milton's curriculum provides rigorous preparation for college and includes 185 courses in 11 academic departments. We offer academic challenge in an atmosphere that is warm and supportive. Students and faculty members are motivated participants in the world of ideas, concepts, and values. They work through collaboration to achieve intellectually.
At Milton, you do not have to choose whether you want to be an intellectual, a musician, an athlete, a performer or an artist. You can be all of these; one of the best things about Milton is that there is no limit to the way you define your identity.
Milton Academy embraces diversity, and boasts students from 24 states and territories and 28 countries. Growing and learning among individuals who share widely divergent life stories and appreciating their respective cultures is an invaluable aspect of a true education.
Milton Academy students live in one of nine residential "houses", including an all-gender house, that are family style and intimate. Milton houses include all four classes as well as faculty members' families, with an average house size of 35 students and 84 faculty living on campus. Living with older and younger "siblings" ensures role models, support, a sense of belonging and affection. Students spend all their Milton years in one house, experiencing a family-at-school context for developing close relationships with valued adults, learning about responsibility to the community, taking leadership roles with peers, and sharing social and cultural traditions.
Milton students graduate with the confidence in themselves and the competence to succeed at the most selective colleges and universities in the country.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Milton Academy cost?

Milton Academy's tuition is approximately $79,900 for boarding students and $69,900 for day students.

What schools are Milton Academy often compared to?

Milton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Academy Andover, Deerfield Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Milton Academy?

The acceptance rate of Milton Academy is 13%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%. Milton Academy's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Milton Academy offer?

Milton Academy offers 24 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Milton Academy is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.

Does Milton Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Milton Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Milton Academy's ranking?

Milton Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student, Low acceptance rates, Most sports offered, High average SAT scores, High SSAT scores, High ACT scores and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Milton Academy?

The application deadline for Milton Academy is Jan. 15.

Alumni Reviews Review School

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Milton Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2010
5.008/5/2020
Wesleyan University

Milton has an impressive dedication to the collaborative learning process. The Harkness table is a stalwart of the school and something I am deeply appreciative of.. . .

Milton Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2020
5.007/2/2020
Claremont McKenna College

Milton is unique primarily due to the major emphasis on discussion in many classes through the harkness table method. This is prevalent in English and history classes. The organization of the student center allows for. . .

Milton Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2016
5.002/6/2017
University of Chicago

Milton Academy is a pretty racially diverse school. We don't really have social hierarchies. Our location is very convenient, and our grass is always green and healthy.. . .

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