For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 815 students in Deep River, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Deep River, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Deep River, CT are Deep River Elementary School, Valley Regional High School and John Winthrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deep River, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Deep River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deep River, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Valley Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
John Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Deep River, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Region 4 Transition Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Winthrop Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deep River, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Deep River, CT include Deep River Elementary School, Valley Regional High School and John Winthrop Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Deep River?
3 public schools are located in Deep River.
What percentage of students in Deep River go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Deep River are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Deep River?
Deep River public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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