For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,340 students in Suffield, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Suffield, CT are Suffield Middle School and Mcalister Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffield, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Suffield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Suffield, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mcalister Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Gr: 3-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Gr: PK-2 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Suffield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Bridge St.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Gr: 1-2 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1153 East St. South
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 627-2127
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 627-2127
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-2982
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-2982
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Walker Reception Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1151 East Street South
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 292-3413
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 292-3413
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Suffield, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Suffield, CT include Suffield Middle School and Mcalister Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Suffield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Suffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffield?
Suffield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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