For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 798 students in Old Lyme, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Old Lyme, 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.
Old Lyme, CT public elementary schools 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 Old Lyme 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 Public Elementary Schools in Old Lyme, CT (2025)
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 272 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 | 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 elementary schools in Old Lyme, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Old Lyme, CT include Mile Creek School, Lyme-old Lyme Middle School and Lyme Consolidated School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Old Lyme?
3 public elementary schools are located in Old Lyme.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Lyme?
Old Lyme 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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