For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,995 students in Meriden, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Meriden, CT are Edison Middle School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meriden, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Meriden, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
164 Centennial Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Meriden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Classroom Collaborative-meriden School District (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
208 Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Grades: PK-5
| 42 students
426 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Meriden, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Meriden, CT include Edison Middle School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Meriden?
3 public middle schools are located in Meriden.
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden?
Meriden public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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