For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,226 students in Portland, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Portland, CT are Gildersleeve School, Portland High School and Brownstone Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Portland, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gildersleeve School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Gr: 2-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Gr: 5-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Gr: 7-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
81 High St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Gr: PK-1 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Portland, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Portland, CT include Gildersleeve School, Portland High School and Brownstone Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Portland?
5 public schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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