For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,513 students in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colchester Center are William J. Johnston Middle School and Jack Jackter Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT (2026-27)
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: 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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School and Jack Jackter Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester?
the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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