For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,677 students in West Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Hartford, CT are King Philip Middle School and Sedgwick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hartford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in West Hartford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 West Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Sedgwick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Sedgwick Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
West Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Braeburn Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Braeburn Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: 2-5
| 10 students
Reach High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Beechwood Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Grades: 12
| 17 students
Whiting Lane Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
47 Whiting Lane
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Wolcott Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
71 Wolcott Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Hartford, CT include King Philip Middle School and Sedgwick Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Hartford?
2 public middle schools are located in West Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford?
West Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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