Best Public Middle Schools in Hamden, CT (2025-26)

Best Hamden Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 847 students in Hamden, CT.

The top ranked public middle school in Hamden, CT is Hamden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamden, CT public middle schools have an score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hamden, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hamden Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
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Bottom 50%

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2623 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140

Gr: 7-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: n/an/a

The Bridge At Aces

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261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545

Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Regions Secure Hamden

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995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030

Gr: 5-12

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Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alice Peck Learning Center (Closed 2018)

35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010

Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133

Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

High Meadows (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327

Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577

Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500

Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500

Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamden, CT?

The top ranked public middle schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Hamden?

3 public middle schools are located in Hamden.

What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?

Hamden public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).