For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,474 students in 06029, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 06029, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06029, CT are Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06029 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06029, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06029, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windermere School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: PK-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Center School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Main St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Ellington Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46 Middle Butcher Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2339
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2339
Gr: 7-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Ellington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Maple St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2352
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06029, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06029, CT include Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School.
How many public schools are located in 06029?
5 public schools are located in 06029.
What percentage of students in 06029 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 06029 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06029?
06029 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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