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Best 06790 Connecticut Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,368 students in 06790, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 401 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 06790, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06790, CT are Southwest School, Forbes School and Torringford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06790 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06790, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06790, CT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Forbes School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Torringford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Gr: PK-3 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Torrington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Gr: PK-3 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 06790 Connecticut

06790, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abc / Forbes School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
500 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Gr: 2-3 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Abc / Torringford (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
837 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Gr: 2-5 | 2 students
Connecticut Mental Health Center (Closed 2023)
34 Park Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
East School (Closed 2020)
215 Hogan Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2303
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
East Tps - Prek - Regional Ed (Closed 2018)
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Migeon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Pre-k Sped (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Southeast School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
196 Oak Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Torringford Community Outreach (Closed 2018)
800 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 06790, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06790, CT include Southwest School, Forbes School and Torringford School.
How many public schools are located in 06790?
7 public schools are located in 06790.
What percentage of students in 06790 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 06790 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06790?
06790 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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