For the 2026 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 28% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Meriden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
208 Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 60%
426 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 85%
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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