For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 820 students in 06117, CT.
The top-ranked public middle school in 06117, CT is King Philip Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 06117 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06117, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06117, CT Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
06117, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06117, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06117, CT include King Philip Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06117?
1 public middle schools are located in 06117.
What is the racial composition of students in 06117?
06117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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