For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 913 students in Terryville, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Terryville, CT are Harry S. Fisher Elementary School, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Terryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terryville, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Terryville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terryville, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Gr: 3-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Terryville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 North Harwinton Avenue
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2777
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Terryville, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Gr: 3-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Plymouth Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
12 Prospect Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terryville, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Terryville, CT include Harry S. Fisher Elementary School, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Terryville High School.
How many public schools are located in Terryville?
3 public schools are located in Terryville.
What is the racial composition of students in Terryville?
Terryville public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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