For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,032 students in Willimantic, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willimantic, CT are Natchaug School, W. B. Sweeney School and Windham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willimantic, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willimantic have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Willimantic, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchaug School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Jackson St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
W. B. Sweeney School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Oak Hill Dr.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Quarry St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Willimantic, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Sweeney Medically Fragile Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Oak Hill Drive
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: 1-5
| 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Grades: PK
| 56 students
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Willimantic, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Willimantic, CT include Natchaug School, W. B. Sweeney School and Windham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willimantic?
3 public elementary schools are located in Willimantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Willimantic?
Willimantic public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Willimantic are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Willimantic include: W. B. Sweeney School vs. Natchaug School, Natchaug School vs. W. B. Sweeney School
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