For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 904 students in 06379, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 182 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 06379, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06379, CT are West Vine Street School and Stonington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06379 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06379, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06379, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Stonington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 South Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
06379, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stonington High School Prek (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
176 South Broad St
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Grades: PK
| 26 students
131 West Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5633
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5633
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06379, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06379, CT include West Vine Street School and Stonington High School.
How many public schools are located in 06379?
2 public schools are located in 06379.
What percentage of students in 06379 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 06379 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06379?
06379 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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