For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 478 students in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Colchester Center is William J. Johnston Middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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