For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 477 students in Colchester, CT.
The top ranked public middle school in Colchester, CT is William J. Johnston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Colchester, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 4-6
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colchester, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colchester?
1 public middle schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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