For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 831 students in 06371, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06371, CT are Mile Creek School, Lyme-old Lyme Middle School and Lyme Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06371 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06371, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06371, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
06371, 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 elementary schools in 06371, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06371, CT include Mile Creek School, Lyme-old Lyme Middle School and Lyme Consolidated School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06371?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06371.
What is the racial composition of students in 06371?
06371 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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