For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,378 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 89%).
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 37% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), 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 and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06096, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 South St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Windsor Locks Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Windsor Locks High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
325 North St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06096?
06096 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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