For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,052 students in 06118, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 06118, CT are Sunset Ridge Middle School and Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06118 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06118, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06118, CT Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
06118, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Stevens Alternate High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
40 Butternut Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
Gr: 10-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 06118, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 06118, CT include Sunset Ridge Middle School and Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University.
How many public middle schools are located in 06118?
2 public middle schools are located in 06118.
What is the racial composition of students in 06118?
06118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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