For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,193 students in East Lyme, CT.
The top ranked public schools in East Lyme, CT are Flanders School and East Lyme High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lyme, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in East Lyme have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Lyme, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flanders School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
167 Boston Post Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
Grades: K-4
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
East Lyme, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Connections High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
315 Flanders Rd
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Learn High School Aba (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 464-9600
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 464-9600
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Learn Pathways Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 848-7816
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 848-7816
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
Learn Sts 18-21 Year Old Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 287-1822
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 287-1822
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Lyme, CT?
The top ranked public schools in East Lyme, CT include Flanders School and East Lyme High School.
How many public schools are located in East Lyme?
2 public schools are located in East Lyme.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lyme?
East Lyme public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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