For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,424 students in 06096, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 283 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 06096, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06096, CT are South Elementary School, Windsor Locks Middle School and Windsor Locks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06096 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06096, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06096, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
87 South St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Locks Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Windsor Locks High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 South Elm St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
325 North St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Grades: PK-2
| 414 students
06096, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pine Meadow Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7 Center Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5707
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5707
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rise Transition Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
52 South Elm Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5707
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5707
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06096, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06096, CT include South Elementary School, Windsor Locks Middle School and Windsor Locks High School.
How many public schools are located in 06096?
4 public schools are located in 06096.
What percentage of students in 06096 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 06096 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06096?
06096 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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