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7 schools in Newington

Connecticut · Public K-12

Newington runs 7 public K-12 schools inside Connecticut, with combined enrollment near 3,828 (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Newington

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,828
-225 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 60%
% Hispanic
27%
was 19%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
11%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anna Reynolds SchoolElementaryPK-04407
Elizabeth Green SchoolElementaryPK-04278
John Paterson SchoolElementaryPK-04394
John Wallace Middle SchoolMiddle05-08610
Martin Kellogg Middle SchoolMiddle05-08567
Newington High SchoolHigh09-121,255
Ruth Chaffee SchoolElementaryPK-04317

About Newington

Across Newington, Connecticut, 7 public schools serves about 3,828 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Newington average about 547 students each, 12% meaningfully above the Connecticut norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 4,053 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,828 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 60% to 51%.

On this page, the community for Newington discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Newington, Connecticut?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Newington, with a combined enrollment of about 3,828.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newington?
Newington has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Newington?
Newington High School is the largest public school in Newington by enrollment, with approximately 1,255 students.
What school districts serve Newington?
Newington public schools are operated by Newington School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Newington cover?
Public schools in Newington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.