For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,085 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colchester, CT (2026)
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: 6-9 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 3-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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