For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 939 students in 06786, CT.
The top ranked public schools in 06786, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 06786 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 06786, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06786, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
06786, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Grades: 3-5
| 181 students
Plymouth Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12 Prospect Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06786, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06786, CT include Harry S. Fisher Elementary School, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Terryville High School.
How many public schools are located in 06786?
3 public schools are located in 06786.
What is the racial composition of students in 06786?
06786 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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