For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 470 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Colchester, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 4-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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