For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,513 students in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Colchester Center are William J. Johnston Middle School and Jack Jackter Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 3-5
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Grades: PK-2
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School and Jack Jackter Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester?
the neighborhood of Colchester Center, Colchester public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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