For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 847 students in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Conning Towers Nautilus Park are Charles Barnum Magnet School and Thames River Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton, CT include Charles Barnum Magnet School and Thames River Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton?
the neighborhood of Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Groton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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