For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,160 students in 06040, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in 06040, CT are Odyssey Community School and Illing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06040 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06040, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06040, CT Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 790 students
06040, Connecticut 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Grades: 6-9
| 660 students
Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Grades: 12
| 13 students
160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Grades: K-4
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 06040, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in 06040, CT include Odyssey Community School and Illing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06040?
2 public middle schools are located in 06040.
What is the racial composition of students in 06040?
06040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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