For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,605 students in 06470, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06470, CT are Head O'meadow Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Middle Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06470 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06470, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06470, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Head O'meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
94 Boggs Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Church Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Gr: K-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Middle Gate Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Cold Spring Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7662
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7662
Gr: K-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Reed Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Gr: 5-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
06470, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garner Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
Starr High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06470, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06470, CT include Head O'meadow Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Middle Gate Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06470?
4 public elementary schools are located in 06470.
What is the racial composition of students in 06470?
06470 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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