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Center School (Ranked Top 5%) - Old Lyme, CT

Center School

Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten, Center School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Center School's student population of 80 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Center School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
(14-15)
80-84%
40%
(14-15)
80-84%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Hispanic
6%
32%
White
91%
46%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend Center School?
80 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Center School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Regional School District 18.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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