Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salisbury Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Salisbury Central School serves the entire district of Lakeville, CT, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 60.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Salisbury Central School's student population of 288 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Success for All
School Rankings
Salisbury Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury Central School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
4%
12%
White
76%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury Central School's ranking?
Salisbury Central School is ranked #139 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Salisbury Central School often compared to?
Salisbury Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon Center School, Cornwall Consolidated School, Lee H. Kellogg School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Salisbury Central School?
288 students attend Salisbury Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Salisbury Central School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salisbury Central School?
Salisbury Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salisbury Central School offer ?
Salisbury Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury Central School part of?
Salisbury Central School is part of Salisbury School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My students love this school and I recommend it for other parents to.
4 10/10/2025
I went to this school for 9 years, and absolutely loved it. All the teachers were amazing and almost all of the classes. There are a ton of extracurriculars like the SOAR program, band and chorus, and school sports. It is also a really nice school- we recently got a new Maker Space.
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