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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Litchfield County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 46 public elementary schools serving 13,135 students in Litchfield County, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Litchfield County, CT are Booth Free School, Colebrook Consolidated School and Washington Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield County, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Litchfield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Litchfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Booth Free School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14 South St.
Roxbury, CT 06783
(860) 354-9391
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Colebrook Consolidated School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
452 Smith Hill Road
Colebrook, CT 06021
(860) 379-2179
Gr: K-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Washington Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11 School St.
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Salisbury Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Kent Center School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Judd Street
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
The Burnham School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Main St.
Bridgewater, CT 06752
(860) 354-5559
Gr: K-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Harwinton Consolidated School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Litchfield Rd.
Harwinton, CT 06791
(860) 485-9029
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Lee H. Kellogg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47 Main St.
Falls Village, CT 06031
(860) 824-7791
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Cornwall Consolidated School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Cream Hill Rd.
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Barkhamsted Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Shepaug Valley School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
North Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
90 Pease Street
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
92 East St.
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7506
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Plymouth Center School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 North Street
Plymouth, CT 06782
(860) 283-6321
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14 School St.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4314
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Woodbury Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67 Washington Ave.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4306
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Thomaston Center School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Gr: 4-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Ann Antolini School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Antolini Road
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-4169
Gr: 3-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Sharon Center School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Hilltop Road
Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 364-5153
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Black Rock School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
57 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Gr: PK-3 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Fletcher W. Judson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
79 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Gr: 3-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Pearson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Wetmore Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Gr: 2-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2828.
Polk School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Botelle Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Greenwoods Rd. East
Norfolk, CT 06058
(860) 542-5286
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3030.
Southwest School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3131.
Forbes School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Torringford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Gr: PK-3 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3333.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Schaghticoke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Gr: PK-3 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Litchfield County, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Litchfield County, CT include Booth Free School, Colebrook Consolidated School and Washington Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Litchfield County?
42 public elementary schools are located in Litchfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield County?
Litchfield County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Litchfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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