Best school districts in Milford area please (Boston, Worcester: rental, buying)

[msgcnp]

Hello,

I will be relocating from Colorado this fall. I had been looking at jobs in Boston and Worcester however, it now looks like I may be based out of a satellite office in Milford. I have one 3 yr old son and was wondering which towns in the Milford area you would recommend that have the best school districts. I would like to stay within a 30 minute commute. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[findingmesomeday]

The school districts here are all town-based. So if you live in Milford, you are in the Milford school district. Milford is not such a great town--probably find to work but I'd recommend looking at Medway to live; nicer town, lower crime, better schools and just one town over from Milford. I am not familiar with the towns on the other side of Milford (Uxbridge, etc.) but I'm sure some C-D members will come along to fill you in.

[smarty]

Mendon is a good option...

It depends on if you're planning to rent or not... many towns do not have much rental options.

[scarletfire]

Hopkinton is also adjacent to Milford with a much better school system. As Smarty mentioned it depends on whether you're renting or buying and what you're looking for in a community.

[NettaJane]

I agree that Hopkinton is better. Going up Rt. 85 or 495 brings you to some better school districts- Westborough, Southborough...

[lorilou]

Originally Posted by msgcnp

Hello,

I will be relocating from Colorado this fall. I had been looking at jobs in Boston and Worcester however, it now looks like I may be based out of a satellite office in Milford. I have one 3 yr old son and was wondering which towns in the Milford area you would recommend that have the best school districts. I would like to stay within a 30 minute commute. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Look into Franklin & Wrentham, too. Both are nice.

[NY'er lost in MA]

Hopkinton, Holliston, and Ashland are all excellent. Westborough and Southborough are also very good but a little further away...

Not in any order listed above- it does matter where you find a rental/home, but I would certainly start my search in those areas.

[msgcnp]

Thanks so much for all of the responses. I will be in MA next week and will check out the areas you suggested. I appreciate the recommendations.

[missknowitall]

Having lived in this area for a long time, medfield is one of the best school systems in the area. They have great pre schools and high rated grade schools too. if your looking for a closer commute to a school, try medway, holliston or hopkinton which also have good schools too. Medfield will feel more familiar to you. (like colorodo) Good luck on your search!