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Best Newington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,131 students in Newington, CT (there are , serving 421 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Newington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newington, CT are Anna Reynolds School, Ruth Chaffee School and John Paterson 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 43% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Newington, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Chaffee School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Superior Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
John Paterson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Gr: PK-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Newington High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
John Wallace Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
71 Halleran Drive
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Gr: 5-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Green School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Thomas Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Harding Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Gr: 5-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newington, Connecticut

Newington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedarcrest Regional Hosp - Blue Hills Hosp. Substa (Closed 2014)
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newington, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Newington, CT include Anna Reynolds School, Ruth Chaffee School and John Paterson School.
How many public schools are located in Newington?
8 public schools are located in Newington.
What percentage of students in Newington go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Newington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newington?
Newington public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newington are often viewed compared to one another?

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