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#18 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 8% of private schools

Milestones Behavioral Services

School

339 BOSTON POST RD, Orange, CT 06477

Private

Enrollment

92

Student-Teacher

4.4:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#18 of 202

In Orange

#1 of 4

public schools

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Milestones Behavioral Services

7.8/10

School in Orange · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Milestones Behavioral Services

Milestones Behavioral Services is a private school in Orange, CT. Milestones Behavioral Services serves approximately 92 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Milestones Behavioral Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares1.5 pts above CT schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • CT avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 92 students, Milestones Behavioral Services is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Milestones Behavioral Services sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Milestones Behavioral Services is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Milestones Behavioral Services compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
This School
vs
12.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
92
This School
vs
328
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
7.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 68.5% vs 0%
White 22.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.5% vs 0%
Asian 2.2% vs 0%
Milestones Behavioral Services Orange Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Milestones Behavioral Services (this school) 7.8
Peck Place School 8.4
Mary L. Tracy School 5.1
Race Brook School 7.3
Amity Middle School: Orange 8.0
Turkey Hill School 8.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,320
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 47%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Enrollment 92
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 68.5%
White 22.8%
Hispanic 6.5%
Asian 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

339 BOSTON POST RD, Orange, CT 06477

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Milestones Behavioral Services may also want to explore other schools in the area. HOPE ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MILFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Milford), a more accessible option. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
HOPE ACADEMY Orange 1.0 mi 7.0
WOODHOUSE ACADEMY Milford 1.4 mi
Peck Place School Orange 1.3 mi 8.4
Mary L. Tracy School Orange 1.5 mi 5.1
Race Brook School Orange 1.9 mi 7.3
Live Oaks School Milford 1.9 mi 7.9
Alma E. Pagels School West Haven 1.8 mi 6.3
Harry M. Bailey Middle School West Haven 1.6 mi 4.9
THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Milford 1.9 mi 6.1
Washington School West Haven 1.8 mi 5.1
Seth G. Haley School West Haven 2.1 mi 4.8
BAIS CHANA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Orange 2.5 mi 5.5
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT HEBREW ACADEMY Orange 2.5 mi 4.2
East Shore Middle School Milford 2.5 mi 5.8
MILFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milford 2.6 mi 6.7
Amity Middle School: Orange Orange 2.7 mi 8.0
Edith E. Mackrille School West Haven 2.0 mi 8.5
Platt Technical High School Milford 2.3 mi 5.2
Joseph A. Foran High School Milford 3.1 mi 8.0
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven 2.6 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06477 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$145,625

Median Home Value

$466,800

Median Rent

$2,016/mo

Population

14,251

College Educated

59.1%

Homeownership

88.9%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Median Age

45.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL Quaker Hill, CT 8.1
INTENSIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY IN West Hartford, CT 7.3
MILESTONES BEHAVIORAL SERVICES Milford, CT 7.2
NEW ENGLAND JEWISH ACADEMY West Hartford, CT 7.2
OAK HILL SCHOOL Hartford, CT 7.2
RAYMOND HILL SCHOOL New Britain, CT 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Milestones Behavioral Services

What grades does Milestones Behavioral Services serve?

Milestones Behavioral Services serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Milestones Behavioral Services?

Milestones Behavioral Services has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milestones Behavioral Services?

The student-teacher ratio at Milestones Behavioral Services is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Milestones Behavioral Services rank in CT?

Milestones Behavioral Services ranks #18 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Milestones Behavioral Services's MySchoolScout rating?

Milestones Behavioral Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Milestones Behavioral Services a private school?

Yes, Milestones Behavioral Services is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Milestones Behavioral Services a religious school?

No, Milestones Behavioral Services is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
92
Gender Split
80% M / 20% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
220 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Haven County

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