For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,151 students in 06488, CT.
The top ranked public schools in 06488, CT are Pomperaug Regional High School, Gainfield Elementary School and Rochambeau Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06488 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06488, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06488, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pomperaug Regional High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Gainfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Rochambeau Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Peter Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-2711
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Pomperaug Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 Main St. S
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-8283
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06488, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06488, CT include Pomperaug Regional High School, Gainfield Elementary School and Rochambeau Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06488?
4 public schools are located in 06488.
What is the racial composition of students in 06488?
06488 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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