For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 10,208 students in Windham County, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Windham County, CT are Pomfret Community School, Eastford Elementary School and Mary R. Fisher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windham County, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Windham County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Windham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pomfret Community School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Pomfret St.
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Eastford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Westford Road
Eastford, CT 06242
(860) 974-1130
Eastford, CT 06242
(860) 974-1130
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
Grades: PK-4
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 B-route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 963-6575
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 963-6575
Grades: 5-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Brook Rd.
Scotland, CT 06264
(860) 423-0064
Scotland, CT 06264
(860) 423-0064
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Chaplin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Palmer Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9593
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9593
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Ashford School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Westford Rd.
Ashford, CT 06278
(860) 429-6419
Ashford, CT 06278
(860) 429-6419
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Grades: K-8
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-7577
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-7577
Grades: PK-4
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #1111.
Killingly Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Soap St.
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6750
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6750
Grades: PK-1
| 326 students
Rank: #1212.
Brooklyn Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Frog Pond Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-0471
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-0471
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #1414.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #1515.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Main St.
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-9409
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-9409
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Rank: #1616.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Westminster Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Grades: 5-8
| 198 students
Rank: #1717.
Plainfield Central School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1818.
Killingly Memorial School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
339 Main St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6680
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6680
Grades: 2-4
| 485 students
Rank: #1919.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #2020.
Shepard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Grades: PK-3
| 284 students
Rank: #2121.
Killingly Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Upper Maple St.
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6700
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6700
Grades: 5-8
| 698 students
Rank: #2222.
Plainfield Memorial School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Grades: 4-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2323.
Moosup Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Church St.
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-6430
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-6430
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sterling Community School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Sterling Rd.
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Rank: #2626.
Natchaug School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Jackson St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #2727.
W. B. Sweeney School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Oak Hill Dr.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2828.
North Windham School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Jordan Ln.
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2929.
Windham Center School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 North Rd.
Windham, CT 06280
(860) 465-2440
Windham, CT 06280
(860) 465-2440
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #3030.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Quarry St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Windham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Route 6
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Grades: 12
| 1 students
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Grades: 10-12
| 21 students
District Autism Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Grades: 10
| 1 students
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Grades: PK
| 20 students
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Eastconn Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
376 Hartford Turnpike
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
22 Williamsville Rd.
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Grades: PK
| 133 students
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Grades: 12
| 4 students
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
119 Gorman Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Killingly Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
79 Westfield Ave
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
North Windham Asd Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Jordan Lane
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Grades: 2-4
| 6 students
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Grades: PK
| 30 students
P.o. Box 159
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Sweeney Medically Fragile Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Oak Hill Drive
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: 1-5
| 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Grades: PK
| 56 students
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Grades: PK
| 178 students
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Windham County, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Windham County, CT include Pomfret Community School, Eastford Elementary School and Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Windham County?
30 public elementary schools are located in Windham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Windham County?
Windham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Windham County include: Thompson Middle School vs. Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, Killingly Central School vs. Brooklyn Elementary School, Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School vs. Ashford School
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