For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,267 students in 06820, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 06820 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06820, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06820, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Old Farm Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-9666
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Hoyt St.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 353-4371
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Mansfield Ave.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2579
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06820, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06820, CT include Royle Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06820?
6 public elementary schools are located in 06820.
What is the racial composition of students in 06820?
06820 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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