For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 708 students in Pawcatuck, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pawcatuck, CT are West Vine Street School and Stonington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawcatuck, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pawcatuck have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Pawcatuck, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Stonington Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Field St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 536-9613
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 536-9613
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Pawcatuck, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stonington High School Prek (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
176 South Broad St
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5781
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
131 West Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5633
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5633
Gr: 3-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pawcatuck, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pawcatuck, CT include West Vine Street School and Stonington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pawcatuck?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pawcatuck.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawcatuck?
Pawcatuck public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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