For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 18,234 students in Middlesex County, CT (there are , serving 2,130 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Middlesex County, CT are Killingworth Elementary School, Essex Elementary School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex County, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Middlesex County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middlesex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killingworth Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1121
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1121
Gr: PK-3 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Main St.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215
Centerbrook, CT 06409
(860) 767-8215
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 Ridge Rd.
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-5797
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Gr: K-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westbrook Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
154 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2010
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2010
Gr: 5-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Haddam-killingworth Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Gr: 4-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Old Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3165
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3165
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Moody School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Country Club Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2561
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2561
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Gildersleeve School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Gr: 2-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Haddam-killingworth Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Route 81
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-1241
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Valley Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Daisy Ingraham School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Goodspeed Dr.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-7925
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-7925
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
East Haddam Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Joe Williams Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5076
Gr: PK-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
The Morgan School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Killingworth Tpke.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1818.
Memorial School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Smith St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4020
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4020
Gr: PK-3 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Old Saybrook Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Wesley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Frank Ward Strong School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Old Saybrook Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Sheffield St.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3168
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3168
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
John Lyman School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 Way Rd.
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7240
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7240
Gr: PK-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Center School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Summit St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4050
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4050
Gr: 4-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cromwell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Donald Harris Dr.
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-4841
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-4841
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Snow School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Wadsworth St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2579
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2579
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Nathan Hale-ray High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 School Drive
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5065
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2929.
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137a Glenwood Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Clark Gates Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-5081
Gr: 4-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3131.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Gr: 5-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3232.
Middlefield Memorial School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Hubbard St.
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-7235
Gr: 3-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3333.
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%
Rank: #3434.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Cromwell Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Captain James Mann Memorial
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-4853
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 632-4853
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Middlesex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Connecticut Valley Hospital Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1000 Silver St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 262-7009
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 262-7009
Gr: 12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Evening Program - Mhs High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Gr: 3-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
272 Saybrook Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Gr: K-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
311 Hunting Avenue
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 639-1401
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 639-1401
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Icm - Farm Hill (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
390 Ridge Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-1225
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-1225
Gr: 1-2 | 5 students
Icm - Lawrence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Kaplan Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2158
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2158
Gr: 2-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Icm - Spencer (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
207 Westfield Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0711
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0711
Gr: 3-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Icm - Wesley (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
10 Weslyan Hills Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Gr: 1-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Icm- Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1 Wilderman's Way
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1401
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1401
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
99 Spruce St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2433
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 632-2433
Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
The Learning Center At East Hampton (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
55 Main St.
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4071
East Hampton, CT 06424
(860) 365-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Long Lane High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
170 Long Lane, Box 882
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-2825
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-2825
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Mhs - Alternative Education Program 1 High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Mhs - Alternative Education Program 2 High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Mhs- Alternative Education Program 3 Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Middlesex Transition Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
279 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 358-9583
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 358-9583
Gr: 12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Oasis Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 Hunting Hill Ave
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1401
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1401
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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
Riverview School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
915 River Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4020
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4020
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Stem - Macdonough Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
66 Spring Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8553
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-8553
Gr: 4-5 | 20 students
Strive (southern Transition Real-world And Independent Voca Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
116 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Gr: 12 | 7 students
Transition To Life Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
670 Newfield Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1428
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-1428
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Virtual Learning Academy - Mhs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Larosa Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-4500
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students
Walter G. Cady School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1225 Silver St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-2700
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-2700
Gr: 8-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Middlesex County, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Middlesex County, CT include Killingworth Elementary School, Essex Elementary School and Chester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Middlesex County?
52 public schools are located in Middlesex County.
What percentage of students in Middlesex County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Middlesex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Middlesex County include: Snow School vs. Macdonough School, Westbrook High School vs. Valley Regional High School, Burr District Elementary School vs. Killingworth Elementary School
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