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Best 06811 Connecticut Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,391 students in 06811, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06811, CT are Great Plain School, Mill Ridge Primary School and Westside Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06811 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06811, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06811, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Plain School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mill Ridge Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Gr: K-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Westside Middle School Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Hayestown Avenue School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Stadley Rough School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Karen Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
King Street Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Gr: 4-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
King Street Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Gr: K-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Pembroke School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06811 Connecticut

06811, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mill Ridge Educational Center (Closed 2014)
One School Ridge Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4722
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06811, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06811, CT include Great Plain School, Mill Ridge Primary School and Westside Middle School Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06811?
8 public elementary schools are located in 06811.
What is the racial composition of students in 06811?
06811 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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