For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 569 students in 06786, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06786, CT are Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Harry S. Fisher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06786 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06786, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06786, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
06786, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Grades: 3-5
| 181 students
Plymouth Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12 Prospect Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06786, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06786, CT include Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and Harry S. Fisher Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06786?
2 public elementary schools are located in 06786.
What is the racial composition of students in 06786?
06786 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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