For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,416 students in 06029, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06029, CT are Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06029 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06029, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06029, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windermere School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Center School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 Main St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
06029, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 5-6
| 446 students
Windermere School Program For Alternative Learning K-4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Grades: 2
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06029, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06029, CT include Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06029?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06029.
What is the racial composition of students in 06029?
06029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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