For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 716 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 54% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), 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), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niantic, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Gr: 5-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Niantic, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 67%
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), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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