Top 3 Best Colchester Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,209 students in Colchester, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Colchester, CT are William J. Johnston Middle School, Jack Jackter Intermediate School and Bacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Colchester, CT Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colchester, Connecticut

Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 4-6
| 542 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Colchester, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School, Jack Jackter Intermediate School and Bacon Academy.
How many public schools are located in Colchester, CT?
4 public schools are located in Colchester, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester, CT?
Colchester, CT public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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