For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 297 students in Higganum, CT.
The top ranked public elementary school in Higganum, CT is Burr District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Higganum, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Grades: K-3
| 297 students
Higganum, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
272 Saybrook Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4551
Grades: K-4
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Higganum, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Higganum, CT include Burr District Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Higganum?
1 public elementary schools are located in Higganum.
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum?
Higganum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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