For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 760 students in Thomaston, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Thomaston, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Thomaston, CT are Black Rock School, Thomaston Center School and Thomaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomaston, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Thomaston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thomaston, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Rock School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Grades: PK-3
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Thomaston Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Grades: 4-6
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Thomaston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3030
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3030
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Thomaston, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Community Education High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3029
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thomaston, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Thomaston, CT include Black Rock School, Thomaston Center School and Thomaston High School.
How many public schools are located in Thomaston?
3 public schools are located in Thomaston.
What percentage of students in Thomaston go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Thomaston are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thomaston?
Thomaston public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Thomaston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Thomaston include: Thomaston High School vs. Thomaston Center School
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