For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,278 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Old Lyme, CT (2026)
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 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 271 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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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