For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 815 students in Higganum, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Higganum, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT are Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Higganum, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Gr: K-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Higganum, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
272 Saybrook Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Gr: K-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Higganum, CT include Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Higganum?
2 public schools are located in Higganum.
What percentage of students in Higganum go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Higganum are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum?
Higganum public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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