Best East Hartford Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,716 students in East Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Hartford, CT are Sunset Ridge Middle School, East Hartford 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.
East Hartford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in East Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in East Hartford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
East Hartford Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
337 East River Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Hartford, Connecticut

East Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Riverside Drive
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
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
31 School Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107
Gr: 2-11 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
40 Butternut Dr.
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
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Woodland School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 Long Hill Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900
Gr: 1-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in East Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Hartford, CT include Sunset Ridge Middle School, East Hartford Middle School and Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University.
How many public middle schools are located in East Hartford?
4 public middle schools are located in East Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford?
East Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?

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