For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,372 students in Willimantic, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 224 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Willimantic, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Willimantic, CT are Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act), Windham Technical High School and Windham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willimantic, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Willimantic have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willimantic, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Windham High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Natchaug School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Jackson St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Quarry St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #66.
W. B. Sweeney School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Oak Hill Dr.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Willimantic, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Path Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Sweeney Medically Fragile Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
60 Oak Hill Drive
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: 1-5
| 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Grades: PK
| 56 students
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willimantic, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Willimantic, CT include Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act), Windham Technical High School and Windham High School.
How many public schools are located in Willimantic, CT?
6 public schools are located in Willimantic, CT.
What percentage of students in Willimantic, CT go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Willimantic, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willimantic, CT?
Willimantic, CT public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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