For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,117 students in Riverside, CT. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
The top ranked public schools in Riverside, CT are Riverside School, International School At Dundee and North Mianus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverside, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
International School At Dundee
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
North Mianus School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 Palmer Hill Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Riverside, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwich Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverside, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Riverside, CT include Riverside School, International School At Dundee and North Mianus School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public schools are located in Riverside, CT?
4 public schools are located in Riverside, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside, CT?
Riverside, CT public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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