For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 942 students in New London, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in New London, CT are Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School and Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in New London have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 New London, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1003
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1003
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
New London, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dual Language Arts Academyla Academ (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 Shaw St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 Cedar Grove Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
Grades: PK-10
| 358 students
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
96 Hawthorne Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6450
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6450
Grades: PK
| 70 students
New London Clinical Day Pro (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
96 Hawthorn Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6010
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6010
Grades: 5-10
| 16 students
New London Clinical Day Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
96 Hawthorne Dr
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6010
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6010
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
490 Jefferson Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Shoreline Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
90 Cedar Grove Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-4
| 108 students
96 Hawthorne Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1435
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1435
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New London, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in New London, CT include Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School and Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades.
How many public middle schools are located in New London?
4 public middle schools are located in New London.
What is the racial composition of students in New London?
New London public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in New London are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in New London include: Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School vs. Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication vs. Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
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