Public schools in Middletown, CT
12 open public schools with an address in Middletown, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,785
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Middletown public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Middletown, CT: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,785 students, an average of 399 per school. The largest campus is Middletown High School (1,193 students), and the largest elementary school is Snow School (340).
Middletown School District operates the most schools here (10), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Middletown
Elementary schools in Middletown
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bielefield School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 251 | 12.8:1 | |
| Farm Hill School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 316 | 12.6:1 | |
| Lawrence School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 305 | 11.6:1 | |
| Macdonough School Middletown School District | KG–05 | 218 | 13.3:1 | |
| Moody School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 212 | 12.8:1 | |
| Snow School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 340 | 14.4:1 | |
| Spencer School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 237 | 10.3:1 | |
| Wesley School Middletown School District | PK–05 | 214 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Middletown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beman Middle School Middletown School District | 06–08 | 977 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Middletown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School Middletown School District | 09–12 | 1,193 | 11.8:1 | |
| Vinal Technical High School Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 522 | 10.6:1 | |
| Whiting Forensic Hospital Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic25.2%
- Black19.2%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Middletown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,785 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middletown
How many public schools are in Middletown, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Middletown: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 4,785 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middletown?
Schools with an address in Middletown belong to 3 education agencies, led by Middletown School District (10 schools), Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (1 school), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Middletown?
Middletown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middletown, with 1,193 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middletown?
No school with an address in Middletown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middletown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middletown public schools is 12.2:1, similar to the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Middletown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities