For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,288 students in Niantic, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niantic, CT are Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School and East Lyme Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niantic, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Niantic have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Niantic, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lillie B. Haynes School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: K-4
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Niantic Center School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Grades: K-4
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
East Lyme Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Grades: 5-8
| 715 students
Niantic, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Learn Haynes Elementary Intensive Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
29 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: 1-5
| 16 students
Medically Fragile Program (Waves) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3966
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3966
Grades: 12
| 2 students
York Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
201 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 451-3228
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 451-3228
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Niantic, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niantic, CT include Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School and East Lyme Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Niantic?
3 public elementary schools are located in Niantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Niantic?
Niantic public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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