For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,445 students in Newington, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newington, CT are John Wallace Middle School and Martin Kellogg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newington, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Newington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Newington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Wallace Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Halleran Drive
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Gr: 5-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harding Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Gr: 5-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newington, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newington, CT include John Wallace Middle School and Martin Kellogg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newington?
3 public middle schools are located in Newington.
What is the racial composition of students in Newington?
Newington public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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