Shining Star Early Childhood Center

Shining Star Early Childhood Center is a modestly sized elementary-level community in Milford, Massachusetts, run under Milford. The school serves 158 students in grade pre-K. Enrollment runs roughly 59% below the state mean of about 381.

Shining Star Early Childhood Center is one of 6 schools operated by Milford, a district that instructs 4,512 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Shining Star Early Childhood Center lists that the largest single group is White at 40%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 39% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Black, 4% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 73%.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.2:1 average.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Worcester County) shows that median household income runs about $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Shining Star Early Childhood Center is one of 257 public schools in Worcester County (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students).

Milford High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Shining Star Early Childhood Center has grew 10%, going from 144 students in 2018 to 158 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 74% to 40%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 22.0:1 in 2018 to 17.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.