For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 660 students in Cheshire, CT. The top-ranked public middle school in Cheshire, CT is Dodd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheshire have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheshire, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dodd Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Place
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Gr: 7-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cheshire, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheshire, CT include Dodd Middle School. Cheshire has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheshire?
1 public middle schools are located in Cheshire.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire?
Cheshire public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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