Best 06450 Connecticut Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,995 students in 06450, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 06450, CT are Edison Middle School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06450 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06450, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06450, CT Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Centennial Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06450 Connecticut

06450, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 06450, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 06450, CT include Edison Middle School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06450?
3 public middle schools are located in 06450.
What is the racial composition of students in 06450?
06450 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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