For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 5,180 students in Windham County, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windham County, CT are Pomfret Community School, Eastford Elementary School and Woodstock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windham County, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Windham County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Windham County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pomfret Community School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Pomfret St.
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eastford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Westford Road
Eastford, CT 06242
(860) 974-1130
Eastford, CT 06242
(860) 974-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 B-route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 963-6575
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 963-6575
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Parish Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Parish Hill Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Westminster Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ashford School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Westford Rd.
Ashford, CT 06278
(860) 429-6419
Ashford, CT 06278
(860) 429-6419
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Plainfield Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Killingly Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Upper Maple St.
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6700
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sterling Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Sterling Rd.
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Quarry St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Windham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Brooklyn Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Route 6
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Gr: 12 | 1 student
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
District Autism Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Gr: 10 | 1 student
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Eastconn Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
376 Hartford Turnpike
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
22 Williamsville Rd.
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
119 Gorman Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Gr: PK-8
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Killingly Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
79 Westfield Ave
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
North Windham Asd Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Jordan Lane
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Gr: 2-4 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 87%
P.o. Box 159
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Sweeney Medically Fragile Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Oak Hill Drive
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Gr: 1-5 | 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Windham County, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Windham County, CT include Pomfret Community School, Eastford Elementary School and Woodstock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Windham County?
14 public middle schools are located in Windham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Windham County?
Windham County 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).
Which public middle schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Windham County include: Eastford Elementary School vs. Ashford School, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School vs. Ashford School, Ashford School vs. Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
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