For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,251 students in 06379, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 06379, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06379, CT are West Vine Street School, Stonington Middle School and Stonington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06379 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06379, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06379, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Stonington Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Field St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 536-9613
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 536-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Stonington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 South Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06379, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06379, CT include West Vine Street School, Stonington Middle School and Stonington High School.
How many public schools are located in 06379?
3 public schools are located in 06379.
What percentage of students in 06379 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 06379 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06379?
06379 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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