Best 06820 Connecticut Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,649 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 Royle Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Holmes 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 42%), 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06820, CT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Royle Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
133 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-0044
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tokeneke Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 Hoyt St.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Darien High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
395 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 06820, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06820, CT include Royle Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 06820?
7 public schools are located in 06820.
What percentage of students in 06820 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 06820 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06820?
06820 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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