For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 847 students in Hamden, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hamden, CT is Hamden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamden, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamden, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamden Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Gr: 7-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12
Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamden, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamden?
3 public middle schools are located in Hamden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?
Hamden public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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