For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,160 students in Manchester, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, CT are Odyssey Community School and Illing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manchester, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Manchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 6-9 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Bentley Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
134 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3342
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
134 Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3452
Gr: PK | 12 students
60 Washington Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3502
Gr: PK | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Manchester Regional Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
665 Wetherell St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3495
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Manchester Transition Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3521
Gr: 12 | 13 students
160 Spruce St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3346
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
New Horizons High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
665 Wetherell Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3496
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3372
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
94 Cedar St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3332
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manchester, CT include Odyssey Community School and Illing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manchester?
2 public middle schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).