For the 2024 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,966 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Connecticut are Middlesex Middle School, Bedford Middle School and John Read Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Connecticut (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 74% | 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
| 1,097 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
John Read Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Helen Keller Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
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
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
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
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Middlebrook School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #77.
Henry James Memorial School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 Addison Rd.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #99.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-7
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Worthington Hooker School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Canner St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Grades: 7-8
| 196 students
Rank: #1212.
Carbone School/east Haven Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tyler St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 468-3219
Grades: 1-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1313.
Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1515.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #1616.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Connecticut include Middlesex Middle School, Bedford Middle School and John Read Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Connecticut?
16 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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