For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 610 students in 06470, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in 06470, CT is Newtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 06470 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06470, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06470, CT Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Gr: 7-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
06470, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garner Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
Starr High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06470, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06470, CT include Newtown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06470?
1 public middle schools are located in 06470.
What is the racial composition of students in 06470?
06470 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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