For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,741 students in 06401, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06401, CT are Mead School, Prendergast School and Ansonia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06401 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06401, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06401, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mead School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Prendergast School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Ansonia Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
06401, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.a.c.e. (Positive And Creative Education) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 Pulaski Highway
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06401, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06401, CT include Mead School, Prendergast School and Ansonia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06401?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06401.
What is the racial composition of students in 06401?
06401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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