For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 303 students in Lakeville, CT (there are , serving 947 private students). 24% of all K-12 students in Lakeville, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Lakeville, CT is Salisbury Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeville, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lakeville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lakeville, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-9871
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lakeville, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Selc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Lincoln City Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 824-5639
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 824-5639
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lakeville, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Lakeville, CT include Salisbury Central School.
How many public schools are located in Lakeville?
1 public schools are located in Lakeville.
What percentage of students in Lakeville go to public school?
24% of all K-12 students in Lakeville are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeville?
Lakeville public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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