For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,724 students in 06820, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 06820, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 06820, CT are Darien High School, Hindley Elementary School and Tokeneke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06820 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06820, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06820, CT Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darien High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tokeneke Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Royle Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
133 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Hoyt St.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06820, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06820, CT include Darien High School, Hindley Elementary School and Tokeneke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 06820, CT?
7 public schools are located in 06820, CT.
What percentage of students in 06820, CT go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 06820, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06820, CT?
06820, CT public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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