For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 465 students in Thomaston, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomaston, CT are Black Rock School and Thomaston Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomaston, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thomaston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Elementary Schools in Thomaston, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Rock School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3040
Grades: PK-3
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Thomaston Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Grades: 4-6
| 197 students
Thomaston, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Community Education High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3029
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3029
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thomaston, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomaston, CT include Black Rock School and Thomaston Center School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thomaston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thomaston.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomaston?
Thomaston 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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