Best Newtown Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 593 students in Newtown, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Newtown, CT is Newtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newtown, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Newtown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newtown, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Gr: 7-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Newtown, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
3 Trades Ln
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7683
Starr High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newtown, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newtown, CT include Newtown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newtown?
1 public middle schools are located in Newtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown?
Newtown public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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