For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 736 students in 06359, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 06359, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06359, CT are North Stonington Elementary School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06359 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06359, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 06359, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
06359, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Field St.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5696
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5696
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
298 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06359, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06359, CT include North Stonington Elementary School and Wheeler High School.
How many public schools are located in 06359?
2 public schools are located in 06359.
What percentage of students in 06359 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 06359 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06359?
06359 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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