For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,984 students in Simsbury, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 983 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Simsbury, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Simsbury, CT are Central School, Simsbury High School and Squadron Line School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Simsbury, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Simsbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Simsbury, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Simsbury High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34 Farms Village Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-0451
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-0451
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #33.
Squadron Line School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Grades: PK-6
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Henry James Memorial School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Simsbury, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Simsbury, CT include Central School, Simsbury High School and Squadron Line School.
How many public schools are located in Simsbury, CT?
4 public schools are located in Simsbury, CT.
What percentage of students in Simsbury, CT go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Simsbury, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Simsbury, CT?
Simsbury, CT public schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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