For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 475 students in 06237, CT (there are , serving 27 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 06237, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in 06237, CT is Horace W. Porter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 06237 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06237, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06237, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horace W. Porter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Schoolhouse Road
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-9493
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-9493
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
06237, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Route 66
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-4317
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-4317
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06237, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06237, CT include Horace W. Porter School.
How many public schools are located in 06237?
1 public schools are located in 06237.
What percentage of students in 06237 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 06237 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06237?
06237 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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