For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,367 students in South Windsor, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 74 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in South Windsor, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Windsor, CT are Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School and Philip R. Smith School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Windsor, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in South Windsor have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Windsor, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hill School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Foster St.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Philip R. Smith School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Timothy Edwards School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 1,177 students
Rank: #55.
South Windsor High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 Nevers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,381 students
Rank: #66.
Eli Terry School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Griffin Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Of International Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Chapel Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
South Windsor, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Project Worth Young Adult Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Grades: 12
| 11 students
91 Ayers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5010
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5010
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Windsor, CT?
The top ranked public schools in South Windsor, CT include Pleasant Valley School, Orchard Hill School and Philip R. Smith School.
How many public schools are located in South Windsor?
7 public schools are located in South Windsor.
What percentage of students in South Windsor go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in South Windsor are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Windsor?
South Windsor public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Windsor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Windsor include: Pleasant Valley School vs. Orchard Hill School, Philip R. Smith School vs. Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School vs. Orchard Hill School
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