Milton Academy
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Acceptance rate: 14%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Milton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Amnesty International, Arts Board, ASA (African Student Association), Asian Society, Athletic Association, Azaad (identity quarterly), Boarding Council, Caribbean Students Association, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Fellowship, Community Engagement Board, Day Council, Film Club, French Club, GAIA (environmental journal), GASP! (Gender and Sexuality Perspectives), Habitat for Humanity, Helix (science magazine), Hip-Hop Club, Improv Club, International Student Club, Invest in Girls, Jewish Student Union, La Voz (Spanish newspaper), Latinx Association, Loose-leaf (Asian magazine), Lorax (environmental organization), Magus-Mabus (literary magazine), Math Club, Mille-Tonnes (French newspaper), Milton Academy Yearbook, Model UN, Multicultural Club, ONYX, Orange and Blue Key tour guide program, Outdoor Program, Peer Tutoring, Programming Club, Public Issues Board, Reach to Teach (raise awareness about education inequality), Robotics Team, SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity), SAMENA (South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African), Science and Engineering Club, Self-Governing Association, SIMA (Students Interested in Middle Eastern Affairs), Spanish Club, Speech and Debate Team, Step Team, Student Activities Association, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Sustainability Board, The Milton Measure (biweekly newspaper), The Milton Paper (weekly newspaper), World Health Organization (WHO)
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. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Milton Academy?
The acceptance rate of Milton Academy is 14%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Milton Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Milton Academy offer?
Milton Academy offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Milton Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Milton Academy's ranking?
Milton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest average SAT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Milton Academy?
The application deadline for Milton Academy is Jan. 15.
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