For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 214 students in Portland, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Portland, CT is Portland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Portland, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Portland, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portland, CT include Portland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portland?
1 public middle schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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