For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 465 students in Thomaston, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomaston, CT are Thomaston Center School and Black Rock School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomaston, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thomaston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Thomaston, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomaston Center School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Gr: 4-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Thomaston, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Community Education High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3029
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3029
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thomaston, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomaston, CT include Thomaston Center School and Black Rock School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thomaston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thomaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomaston?
Thomaston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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