For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,052 students in 06878, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06878, CT are Riverside School, International School At Dundee and North Mianus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06878 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06878, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06878, CT Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
International School At Dundee
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
North Mianus School
Magnet 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
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Eastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
06878, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwich Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06878, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06878, CT include Riverside School, International School At Dundee and North Mianus School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06878?
4 public elementary schools are located in 06878.
What is the racial composition of students in 06878?
06878 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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