For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,433 students in Newington, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newington, CT are John Wallace Middle School and Martin Kellogg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newington, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Newington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Newington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Wallace Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Halleran Drive
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Gr: 5-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harding Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Gr: 5-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Newington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newington, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newington, CT include John Wallace Middle School and Martin Kellogg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newington?
3 public middle schools are located in Newington.
What is the racial composition of students in Newington?
Newington public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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