For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 864 students in Redding, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redding, CT are Redding Elementary School and John Read Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Redding have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Redding, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redding Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33 Lonetown Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
Grades: PK-4
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
John Read Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Redding, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redding, CT include Redding Elementary School and John Read Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Redding?
2 public elementary schools are located in Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding?
Redding public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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