For the 2025 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 35,083 students in New London County, CT (there are 25 private schools, serving 2,340 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in New London County, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New London County, CT are Center School, Deans Mill School and Mile Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London County, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New London County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New London County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Deans Mill School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Deans Mill Rd.
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-2235
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-2235
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mile Creek School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Mile Creek Rd.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2209
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2209
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lyme-old Lyme High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-1651
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-1651
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Lyme-old Lyme Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2568
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2568
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Lyme Consolidated School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
478 Hamburg Road
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-1233
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-1233
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
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 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
North Stonington Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Lillie B. Haynes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 Exeter Rd.
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-7593
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-7593
Gr: PK-4 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oakdale School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Indiana Circle
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 859-1800
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 859-1800
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Niantic Center School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Gr: K-4 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Stonington Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 Mistuxet Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-9613
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hartford Rd.
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-0267
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Stonington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
176 South Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Chesterfield Rd.
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9241
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9241
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Pond Rd.
North Franklin, CT 06254
(860) 642-7063
North Franklin, CT 06254
(860) 642-7063
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
Waterford High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2929.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
891 Exeter Rd.
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-4702
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-4702
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3131.
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Shetucket Tpke.
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Juliet W. Long School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1854 Route12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Gr: 3-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Quaker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Bloomingdale Rd.
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Montville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Old Colchester Rd.
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9208
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 848-9208
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Lisbon Central School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Newent Rd.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-2403
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-2403
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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New London County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aba Autism Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
80 West Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Alternative Pathways To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
49 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Autism Class (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
165 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Gr: 1-2 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Avery Point Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Gr: PK | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
30 Case St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1 Harry Day Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
48 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 4-6 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
120 West St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Gr: PK-3 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
986 Norwich-new London Tpke.
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-5729
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-5729
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 6-8
Dual Language Arts Academyla Academ (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
40 Shaw St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
130 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
120 Cedar Grove Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
Gr: PK-10 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
211 Slater Avenue
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7620
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-7620
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
244 Monument St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Hickory Street School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
15 Teachers Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Gr: 2-6
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4 Blonder Boulevard
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9255
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9255
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Gr: 12 | 1 student
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Irs Program At Moriarty (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 Lawler Lane
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: K-2 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Irs Program At Uncas Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
280 Elizabeth Street Extensi
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: 4-5 | 5 students
90 Sachem St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 12 | 12 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New London County, CT?
The top ranked public schools in New London County, CT include Center School, Deans Mill School and Mile Creek School.
How many public schools are located in New London County?
83 public schools are located in New London County.
What percentage of students in New London County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in New London County are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New London County?
New London County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in New London County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New London County include: Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School vs. Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School, West Vine Street School vs. Deans Mill School, Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School vs. Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
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