For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 670 students in 06098, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06098, CT are Northwestern Regional Middle School and The Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 06098 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 06098, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06098, CT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Regional Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
The Gilbert School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Williams Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 06098, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 06098, CT include Northwestern Regional Middle School and The Gilbert School.
How many public middle schools are located in 06098?
2 public middle schools are located in 06098.
What is the racial composition of students in 06098?
06098 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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