For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,775 students in 06790, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06790, CT are Torringford School, Southwest School and Forbes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06790 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06790, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06790, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torringford School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Grades: K-3
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Grades: 4-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Forbes School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Grades: K-3
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
06790, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc / Forbes School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
500 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 2-3
| 2 students
Abc / Torringford (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
837 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 2-5
| 2 students
34 Park Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Migeon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Pre-k Sped (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Southeast School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
196 Oak Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
800 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06790, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06790, CT include Torringford School, Southwest School and Forbes School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06790?
5 public elementary schools are located in 06790.
What is the racial composition of students in 06790?
06790 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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