For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,231 students in Portland, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Portland, CT are Gildersleeve School, Brownstone Intermediate School and Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Portland, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gildersleeve School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Grades: 2-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Grades: 5-6
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Portland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Grades: 7-8
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
81 High St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Grades: PK-1
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portland, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Portland, CT include Gildersleeve School, Brownstone Intermediate School and Portland High School.
How many public schools are located in Portland, CT?
5 public schools are located in Portland, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland, CT?
Portland, CT public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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