For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 223 students in Deep River, CT.
The top ranked public middle school in Deep River, CT is John Winthrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deep River, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Deep River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deep River, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Deep River, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Region 4 Transition Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Winthrop Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Deep River, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Deep River, CT include John Winthrop Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deep River?
1 public middle schools are located in Deep River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deep River?
Deep River public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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