For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,132 students in East Lyme, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in East Lyme, CT are Flanders School and East Lyme High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lyme, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in East Lyme have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Lyme, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flanders School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
167 Boston Post Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
East Lyme, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastal Connections High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
315 Flanders Rd
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Learn High School Aba (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 464-9600
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 464-9600
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Learn Pathways Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 848-7816
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 848-7816
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Learn Sts 18-21 Year Old Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 287-1822
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 287-1822
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Lyme, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in East Lyme, CT include Flanders School and East Lyme High School.
How many public schools are located in East Lyme?
2 public schools are located in East Lyme.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lyme?
East Lyme public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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