For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,178 students in 06385, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06385, CT are Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary School and Clark Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06385 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06385, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06385, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
06385, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Autism Class (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
165 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802
Grades: 1-2
| 2 students
48 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Learn Sails Middle School Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-0461
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-0461
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
15 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6969
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6969
Grades: PK
| 43 students
51 Daniels Ave
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-3210
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-3210
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Waterford High School Tutor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06385, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06385, CT include Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary School and Clark Lane Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06385?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06385.
What is the racial composition of students in 06385?
06385 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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