For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 793 students in Riverside, CT. The top ranked public middle school in Riverside, CT is Eastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverside, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Middle 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
| 793 students
Riverside, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwich Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverside, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside, CT include Eastern Middle School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside?
1 public middle schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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