For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,343 students in New Milford, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Milford, CT are Northville Elementary School, Hill And Plain School and Sarah Noble Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Milford, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Milford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 New Milford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Schaghticoke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Milford, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Milford, CT include Northville Elementary School, Hill And Plain School and Sarah Noble Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Milford?
4 public elementary schools are located in New Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford?
New Milford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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