For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,289 students in Old Lyme, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Old Lyme, CT are Center School, Mile Creek School and Lyme-old Lyme High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Lyme, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Old Lyme have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Old Lyme, CT (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Old Lyme, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Learn Aba Program At Center School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
49 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 739-2922
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 739-2922
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Learn Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
44 Hatchetts Hill Road
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-4800
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-4800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Old Lyme, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Old Lyme, CT include Center School, Mile Creek School and Lyme-old Lyme High School.
How many public schools are located in Old Lyme?
5 public schools are located in Old Lyme.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Lyme?
Old Lyme public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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