For the 2025 school year, there are 49 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 20,644 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Connecticut are West School, Bugbee School and Old Greenwich School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Old Greenwich School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 Sound Beach Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
North Mianus School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 Palmer Hill Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Middlebrook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #88.
Norton School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
414 North Brooksvale Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 77% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #1010.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1111.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
980 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Grades: 4-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1212.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1313.
Frisbie School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1414.
Kelly Lane Primary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Rank: #1515.
John Read Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #1616.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1717.
Helen Keller Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Sport Hill Rd.
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-8651
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-8651
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1818.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1919.
Thompson Brook School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Thompson Rd.
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4870
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4870
Grades: 5-6
| 440 students
Rank: #2020.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 Addison Rd.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #2121.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #2222.
George Hersey Robertson School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 Cross Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7341
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7341
Grades: 3-5
| 350 students
Rank: #2323.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2424.
Great Plain School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2525.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92 Church St.
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9465
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9465
Grades: 3-6
| 363 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Oakdale School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Indiana Circle
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 859-1800
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 859-1800
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Worthington Hooker School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Canner St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Northeast School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69 East St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6080
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6080
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Wakelee School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 Hempel Dr.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3030.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Grades: 5-6
| 210 students
Rank: #3131.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #3232.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #3333.
Skinner Road School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 Skinner Rd.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #3434.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #3535.
Regan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8187
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Connecticut include West School, Bugbee School and Old Greenwich School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Connecticut?
49 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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