Best Colchester Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,142 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 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Colchester, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Gr: PK-2 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colchester, Connecticut

Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
84 Main Street
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
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
380 Norwich Ave.
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 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?
4 public schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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