For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in Lakeville, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 927 private students). 24% of all K-12 students in Lakeville, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Lakeville, CT is Salisbury Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeville, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lakeville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lakeville, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Lakeville, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Selc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 824-5639
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 824-5639
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lakeville, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Lakeville, CT include Salisbury Central School.
How many public schools are located in Lakeville?
1 public schools are located in Lakeville.
What percentage of students in Lakeville go to public school?
24% of all K-12 students in Lakeville are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeville?
Lakeville public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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