For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,047 students in Darien, CT. The top ranked public middle school in Darien, CT is Middlesex Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Darien have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Darien, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Darien, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Darien, CT include Middlesex Middle School. Darien has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public middle schools are located in Darien?
1 public middle schools are located in Darien.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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