For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,847 students in Newington, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newington, CT are Anna Reynolds School, John Paterson School and Ruth Chaffee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newington, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Newington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
John Paterson School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Church Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4657
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Chaffee School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Superior Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-4687
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Green School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Thomas Street
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-3394
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harding Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-5418
Grades: 5-8
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
John Wallace Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Halleran Drive
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-5888
Grades: 5-8
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Newington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 293-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newington, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newington, CT include Anna Reynolds School, John Paterson School and Ruth Chaffee School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newington?
7 public elementary schools are located in Newington.
What is the racial composition of students in Newington?
Newington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Newington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Newington include: Elizabeth Green School vs. John Paterson School, John Paterson School vs. Anna Reynolds School, Elizabeth Green School vs. Anna Reynolds School
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