For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 15,225 students in Windham County, CT (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,028 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Windham County, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Windham County, CT are Pomfret Community School, Eastford Elementary School and Mary R. Fisher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windham County, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Windham County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Windham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pomfret Community School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Pomfret St.
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
(860) 928-2718
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Eastford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Westford Road
Eastford, CT 06242
(860) 974-1130
Eastford, CT 06242
(860) 974-1130
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 B-route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 963-6575
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 963-6575
Gr: 5-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Parish Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Parish Hill Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Westminster Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-9421
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
The Woodstock Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Academy Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-6575
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
67 Kitt Rd.
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Canterbury, CT 06331
(860) 546-6744
Gr: PK-4 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Ashford School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Westford Rd.
Ashford, CT 06278
(860) 429-6419
Ashford, CT 06278
(860) 429-6419
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Chaplin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Palmer Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9593
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9593
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Frog Pond Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-0471
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-0471
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Brooklyn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-7577
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-7577
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Brooklyn Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Gorman Rd.
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Killingly Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Soap St.
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6750
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6750
Gr: PK-1 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Brook Rd.
Scotland, CT 06264
(860) 423-0064
Scotland, CT 06264
(860) 423-0064
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Killingly High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Putman Pike
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6620
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Quinebaug Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
742 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Plainfield Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Main St.
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-9409
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-9409
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
Plainfield Memorial School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Gr: 4-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2525.
Killingly Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Upper Maple St.
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6700
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Moosup Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Church St.
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-6430
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-6430
Gr: PK-3 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Putnam High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Shepard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Killingly Memorial School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
339 Main St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6680
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6680
Gr: 2-4 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sterling Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Sterling Rd.
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Sterling, CT 06377
(860) 564-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9380
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3232.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3333.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Putnam Road
Central Village, CT 06332
(860) 564-6417
Central Village, CT 06332
(860) 564-6417
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3434.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
North Windham School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Jordan Ln.
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Windham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Brooklyn Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Route 6
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Gr: 12 | 1 student
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
District Autism Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Gr: 10 | 1 student
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Eastconn Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
376 Hartford Turnpike
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
22 Williamsville Rd.
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
119 Gorman Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Gr: PK-8
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Killingly Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
79 Westfield Ave
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
North Windham Asd Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Jordan Lane
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Gr: 2-4 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 87%
P.o. Box 159
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Windham County, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Windham County, CT include Pomfret Community School, Eastford Elementary School and Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Windham County?
41 public schools are located in Windham County.
What percentage of students in Windham County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Windham County are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Windham County?
Windham County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Windham County include: Plainfield Central School vs. Plainfield High School, Thompson Middle School vs. Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, Plainfield High School vs. Killingly High School
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