For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,476 students in 06074, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 74 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 06074, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06074, CT are Orchard Hill School, Pleasant Valley School and Philip R. Smith School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06074 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06074, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06074, CT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orchard Hill School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Timothy Edwards School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Eli Terry School
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
South Windsor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 Nevers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of International Studies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
06074, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
91 Ayers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5010
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5010
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06074, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06074, CT include Orchard Hill School, Pleasant Valley School and Philip R. Smith School.
How many public schools are located in 06074?
7 public schools are located in 06074.
What percentage of students in 06074 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 06074 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06074?
06074 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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