For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,577 students in East Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Hartford, CT are Sunset Ridge Middle School, East Hartford Middle School and Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Hartford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in East Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
East Hartford Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 918 students
Rank: #33.
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 730 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Computer Science And And Engineering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
337 East River Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
East Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
31 School Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107
Grades: 2-11
| 8 students
John J. Allison Polaris Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Lincoln Academy Regional Interdistrict Collaborative (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Stevens Alternate High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
40 Butternut Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
Grades: 10-12
| 94 students
95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
Grades: PK
| 229 students
Woodland School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 Long Hill Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900
Grades: 1-12
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Hartford, CT include Sunset Ridge Middle School, East Hartford Middle School and Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University.
How many public middle schools are located in East Hartford?
4 public middle schools are located in East Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford?
East Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Hartford include: Sunset Ridge Middle School vs. East Hartford Middle School, East Hartford Middle School vs. Sunset Ridge Middle School
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