For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 610 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 62% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Newtown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newtown, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Grades: 7-8
| 610 students
Newtown, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Garner Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Grades: 11-12
| 4 students
3 Trades Ln
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7683
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7683
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Starr High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Grades: 12
| 2 students
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 61% (majority Hispanic).
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