For the 2024-25 school year, there are 301 magnet public middle schools serving 149,930 students in Connecticut.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Connecticut are Saxe Middle School, Eastern Middle School and House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Connecticut (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saxe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
468 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4564
Grades: 5-8
| 1,315 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Pendleton Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 826-1866
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 826-1866
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Middlebrook School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Middlesex Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #66.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #77.
Coleytown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1610
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1610
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #88.
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
689 Unquowa Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #99.
Weston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
135 School Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6360
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Bedford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1111.
Amity Middle School Bethany
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Luke Hill Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Grades: 7-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1212.
Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Grades: 4-8
| 119 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Daniels Farm Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4466
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4466
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1414.
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2568
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2568
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1515.
John Read Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1616.
Salisbury Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cornwall Consolidated School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Cream Hill Rd.
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kent Center School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Judd Street
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3537
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3537
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Avon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 West Avon Rd.
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4770
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4770
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Helen Keller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Sport Hill Rd.
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-8651
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-8651
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #2121.
East Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5725
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #2323.
Newtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Grades: 7-8
| 607 students
Rank: #2424.
Irving A. Robbins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2525.
E. C. Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Church St.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2755
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2755
Grades: 7-8
| 486 students
Rank: #2626.
Walter C. Polson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #2727.
Wheeler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #2828.
Albert D. Griswold Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Bailey Rd.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 258-7741
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Timothy Edwards School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Wamogo Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
98 Wamogo Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Westbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
154 Mcveagh Rd.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2010
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2010
Grades: 5-8
| 159 students
Rank: #3232.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #3333.
Mansfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Spring Hill Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-9341
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 429-9341
Grades: 5-8
| 463 students
Rank: #3434.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 Addison Rd.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #3535.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Indian Rock Ln.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-8500
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Connecticut include Saxe Middle School, Eastern Middle School and House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Connecticut?
301 magnet public middle schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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