The most improved public elementary schools in Connecticut are Great Plain School, Wesley School and Cornwall Consolidated School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 124
283
Avg. Improved Rank: 161
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Great Plain School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +283
(from 543 to 260)
(from 543 to 260)
Grades: K-5
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Rank: #22.
Wesley School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +262
(from 543 to 281)
(from 543 to 281)
Grades: K-5
10 Wesleyan Hills Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-0381
Rank: #33.
Cornwall Consolidated School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +258
(from 398 to 140)
(from 398 to 140)
Grades: PK-8
5 Cream Hill Rd.
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
West Cornwall, CT 06796
(860) 672-6617
Rank: #44.
Metacomet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +208
(from 798 to 590)
(from 798 to 590)
Grades: 3-4
185 School St.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 286-2660
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 286-2660
Rank: #55.
South Side School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +205
(from 578 to 373)
(from 578 to 373)
Grades: K-5
21 Tuttle Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Rank: #66.
South Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +192
(from 699 to 507)
(from 699 to 507)
Grades: K-5
129 South St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Rank: #77.
Eli Whitney School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +190
(from 480 to 290)
(from 480 to 290)
Grades: K-6
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4198
Rank: #88.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +186
(from 588 to 402)
(from 588 to 402)
Grades: PK-4
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9142
Rank: #99.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +180
(from 366 to 186)
(from 366 to 186)
Grades: K-4
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Rank: #1010.
Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +166
(from 426 to 260)
(from 426 to 260)
Grades: K-5
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ellen P. Hubbell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +162
(from 443 to 281)
(from 443 to 281)
Grades: K-5
90 West Washington St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hayestown Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +162
(from 759 to 597)
(from 759 to 597)
Grades: K-5
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Rank: #1313.
Dr. John A. Langford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +161
(from 699 to 538)
(from 699 to 538)
Grades: K-5
61 Alps Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 294 to 136)
(from 294 to 136)
Grades: PK-6
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 657 to 499)
(from 657 to 499)
Grades: PK-4
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Totoket Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +157
(from 395 to 238)
(from 395 to 238)
Grades: 3-5
1388 Middletown Ave.
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-1455
Northford, CT 06472
(203) 484-1455
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +157
(from 653 to 496)
(from 653 to 496)
Grades: 6-8
21 Levinthal Run
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-2785
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-2785
Rank: #1818.
West Vine Street School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +154
(from 294 to 140)
(from 294 to 140)
Grades: PK-5
17 West Vine St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-5832
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 443 to 299)
(from 443 to 299)
Grades: PK-5
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lordship School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +144
(from 699 to 555)
(from 699 to 555)
Grades: K-6
254 Crown Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4170
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4170
Rank: #2121.
Juliet W. Long School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +142
(from 504 to 362)
(from 504 to 362)
Grades: 3-5
1854 Route12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Rank: #2222.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +140
(from 366 to 226)
(from 366 to 226)
Grades: PK-5
92 East St.
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7506
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7506
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Tolland Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 317 to 178)
(from 317 to 178)
Grades: 3-5
96 Old Post Rd
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6885
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6885
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
King Street Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 747 to 608)
(from 747 to 608)
Grades: K-3
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Rank: #2525.
Park City Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +134
(from 711 to 577)
(from 711 to 577)
Grades: 4-8
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766
Rank: #2626.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +132
(from 750 to 618)
(from 750 to 618)
Grades: K-5
1 Bulkeley Place
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
Rank: #2727.
Ivy Drive School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +131
(from 457 to 326)
(from 457 to 326)
Grades: K-5
160 Ivy Dr.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Rank: #2828.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +128
(from 460 to 332)
(from 460 to 332)
Grades: PK-4
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Eli Terry School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +127
(from 360 to 233)
(from 360 to 233)
Grades: K-5
569 Griffin Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Thomaston Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +127
(from 590 to 463)
(from 590 to 463)
Grades: 4-6
1 Thomas Ave.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-3036
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +126
(from 333 to 207)
(from 333 to 207)
Grades: PK-4
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +126
(from 749 to 623)
(from 749 to 623)
Grades: 5-8
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Alcott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +124
(from 384 to 260)
(from 384 to 260)
Grades: PK-5
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
North Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +124
(from 405 to 281)
(from 405 to 281)
Grades: PK-8
90 Pease Street
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
Canaan, CT 06018
(860) 824-5149
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +124
(from 437 to 313)
(from 437 to 313)
Grades: 5-8
891 Exeter Rd.
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-4702
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860) 642-4702
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