For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 997 students in 06374, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06374, CT are Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06374 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06374, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06374, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Plainfield Memorial School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Gr: 4-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Shepard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
06374, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06374, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06374, CT include Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06374?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06374.
What is the racial composition of students in 06374?
06374 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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