Best High Schools in Portland, CT

Portland, CT has 3 high schools with 2,061 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Portland score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portland exceed expectations.

1. Portland High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

2. Cromwell High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cromwell School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students

3. Middletown High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students

Best Middle Schools in Portland, CT

Portland, CT has 4 middle schools with 1,867 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Portland score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portland exceed expectations.

1. Cromwell Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cromwell School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students

2. Portland Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 201 Students

3. Brownstone Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 215 Students

4. Beman Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Portland, CT

Portland, CT has 5 elementary schools with 1,681 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Portland score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portland meet expectations.

1. Nayaug Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glastonbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students

2. Woodside Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cromwell School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students

3. Gildersleeve School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portland School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 290 Students

4. Macdonough School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students

5. Valley View School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Portland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 215 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Portland, CT has a total population of 9,574 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Portland, CT

5,609

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Portland, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portland, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,406 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Portland, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Portland, CT

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Cobalt, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cromwell, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Middletown, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South Glastonbury, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rocky Hill, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lake Pocotopaug, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
East Hampton, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
East Berlin, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rockfall, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Maromas, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations