For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,320 students in Farmington, CT (there are 5 private schools, serving 410 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Farmington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Farmington, CT are East Farms School, Noah Wallace School and West Woods Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Farmington, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Farms School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Noah Wallace School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 School St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
West Woods Upper Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Judson Ln.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Grades: 4-6
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Farmington High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Monteith Dr
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 673-2514
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 673-2514
Grades: 9-12
| 1,264 students
Rank: #55.
Irving A. Robbins Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 654 students
Farmington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Tunxis Middle College High School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 678-2194
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 678-2194
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Farmington, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Farmington, CT include East Farms School, Noah Wallace School and West Woods Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington, CT?
5 public schools are located in Farmington, CT.
What percentage of students in Farmington, CT go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Farmington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington, CT?
Farmington, CT public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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