Best 06492 Connecticut Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,124 students in 06492, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06492, CT are James H. Moran Middle School and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06492 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06492, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06492, CT Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H. Moran Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
106 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06492, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06492, CT include James H. Moran Middle School and Dag Hammarskjold Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06492?
2 public middle schools are located in 06492.
What is the racial composition of students in 06492?
06492 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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