For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,513 students in Colchester, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, CT are William J. Johnston Middle School and Jack Jackter Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colchester, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 4-6
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, CT include William J. Johnston Middle School and Jack Jackter Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colchester, CT?
3 public elementary schools are located in Colchester, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester, CT?
Colchester, CT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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