For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 693 students in Niantic, CT.
The top ranked public middle school in Niantic, CT is East Lyme Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niantic, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Niantic have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niantic, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students
Niantic, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Learn Haynes Elementary Intensive Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
29 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: 1-5
| 16 students
Medically Fragile Program (Waves) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3966
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3966
Grades: 12
| 2 students
York Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
201 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 451-3228
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 451-3228
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Niantic, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Niantic, CT include East Lyme Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Niantic?
1 public middle schools are located in Niantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Niantic?
Niantic public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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