Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skinner Road School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skinner Road School serves the northwest part of Vernon Rockville, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skinner Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Skinner Road School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Skinner Road School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skinner Road School is 0.76, which is more 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
#355 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
11%
12%
White
37%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skinner Road School's ranking?
Skinner Road School is ranked #355 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Skinner Road School often compared to?
Skinner Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Road School, Betances Learning Lab Magnet 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Skinner Road School?
340 students attend Skinner Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Skinner Road School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skinner Road School?
Skinner Road School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Skinner Road School offer ?
Skinner Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Skinner Road School part of?
Skinner Road School is part of Vernon School District.
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