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Best New London County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 9,628 students in New London County, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in New London County, CT are Lyme-old Lyme Middle School, Wheeler High School and William J. Johnston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London County, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in New London County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in New London County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
53 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2568
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Stonington Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
204 Mistuxet Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 Pond Rd.
North Franklin, CT 06254
(860) 642-7063
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
891 Exeter Rd.
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-4702
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Lisbon Central School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Newent Rd.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-2403
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Voluntown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 Main Street
Voluntown, CT 06384
(860) 376-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Integrated Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Preston Plains School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Route 164
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 889-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Fields Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Bozrah St. Ext.
Bozrah, CT 06334
(860) 887-2561
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Groton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 446-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Griswold Soule Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Soule Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
166 Chesterfield Rd.
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-2822
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Ledyard Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-3188
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Griswold Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Slater Ave.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7630
Gr: 5-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Sayles School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-8264
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1003
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Teachers Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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New London County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aba Autism Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
80 West Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Alternative Pathways To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
49 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Autism Class (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
165 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Gr: 1-2 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avery Point Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Bacon Academy Preschool Program (Closed 2007)
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bishop School Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Gr: PK | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Carl C. Cutler Middle School (Closed 2023)
160 Fishtown Rd.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5830
Gr: 6-8
Case Street Early Learning Center At Dtz (Closed 2018)
30 Case St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Claude Chester School (Closed 2023)
1 Harry Day Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Coastal Connections High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
315 Flanders Rd
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Cohanzie Elementary School (Closed 2009)
48 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Colchester Intermediate School (Closed 2007)
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 4-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Colonel Ledyard School (Closed 2008)
120 West St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Gr: PK-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Corrigan/radgowski Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
986 Norwich-new London Tpke.
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-5729
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Dual Language & Arts Magnet Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 6-8
Dual Language Arts Academyla Academ (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 Shaw St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
Eastern Point School (Closed 2008)
130 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Edgerton School (Closed 2007)
120 Cedar Grove Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
Gr: PK-10 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Fitch Middle School (Closed 2014)
61 Fort Hill Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5620
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Greeneville School (Closed 2011)
165 Golden St Extension
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4203
Gr: K-5
Griswold Intermediate School (Closed 2004)
211 Slater Avenue
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7620
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Groton Heights School (Closed 2008)
244 Monument St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Harbor Elementary School (Closed 2023)
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Hickory Street School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
15 Teachers Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Gr: 2-6
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4 Blonder Boulevard
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9255
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Integrated Preschool (Closed 2018)
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Irs Program At Moriarty (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 Lawler Lane
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: K-2 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Irs Program At Uncas Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
280 Elizabeth Street Extensi
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: 4-5 | 5 students
Lead (Life Skills Education And Adult Development) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
90 Sachem St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 12 | 12 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in New London County, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in New London County, CT include Lyme-old Lyme Middle School, Wheeler High School and William J. Johnston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New London County?
26 public middle schools are located in New London County.
What is the racial composition of students in New London County?
New London County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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