Deep River School District

1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Deep River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 189 students in Deep River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public School in Deep River School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
1,010 Schools
# Students
189 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
n/a
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Deep River School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#28 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
67%
41%
70-74%
50%
60-69%
47%
(2022-23)
11.5%
19.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
10%
32%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
87%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,630 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,302 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,630
$26,315
Spending / Student
$35,302
$25,377

Best Deep River School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Deep River School District?
Deep River School District manages 1 public schools serving 189 students.
What is the rank of Deep River School District?
Deep River School District is ranked #27 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deep River School District?
87% of Deep River School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is Deep River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,302 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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