For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,899 students in Newington, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 144 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Newington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Newington, CT are Newington High School, John Paterson School and Ruth Chaffee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newington, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newington High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Willard Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #22.
John Paterson School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Church St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Chaffee School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Superior Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Reservoir Rd.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Elizabeth Green School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Thomas St.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #66.
John Wallace Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Halleran Dr.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harding Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newington, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Newington, CT include Newington High School, John Paterson School and Ruth Chaffee School.
How many public schools are located in Newington, CT?
8 public schools are located in Newington, CT.
What percentage of students in Newington, CT go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Newington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newington, CT?
Newington, CT public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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