For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,587 students in 06437, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06437, CT are Calvin Leete School, A. Baldwin Middle School and A. W. Cox School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06437 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06437, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06437, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvin Leete School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
280 South Union St.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2726
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2726
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
A. Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
68 Bullard Dr.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0222
Grades: 5-6
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
A. W. Cox School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5291
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Guilford Lakes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-5201
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Melissa Jones School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Ledge Hill Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0773
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 457-0773
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06437, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06437, CT include Calvin Leete School, A. Baldwin Middle School and A. W. Cox School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06437?
5 public elementary schools are located in 06437.
What is the racial composition of students in 06437?
06437 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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