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Best Connecticut Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 21,222 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Connecticut are West School, North Mianus School and Bugbee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Connecticut (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Gr: PK-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
North Mianus School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
309 Palmer Hill Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Old Greenwich School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
825 Sound Beach Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(203) 637-0150
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Middlebrook School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Hindley Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-1323
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mill Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Norton School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
414 North Brooksvale Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Middlesex Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-2518
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
980 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6400
Gr: 4-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Kelly Lane Primary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Kelly Ln.
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3041
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 East Ridge Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Helen Keller Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 Sport Hill Rd.
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-8651
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Frisbie School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
John Read Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Edith E. Mackrille School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
806 Jones Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
George Hersey Robertson School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
227 Cross Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7341
Gr: 3-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
216 Addison Rd.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7040
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
Thompson Brook School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Thompson Rd.
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4870
Gr: 5-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Worthington Hooker School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Canner St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7200
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Oakdale School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Indiana Circle
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 859-1800
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
92 Church St.
Hebron, CT 06248
(860) 228-9465
Gr: 3-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2828.
Wakelee School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Hempel Dr.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Great Plain School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Northeast School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69 East St.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6080
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Skinner Road School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
90 Skinner Rd.
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 870-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Anna Reynolds School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
85 Reservoir Road
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 521-7830
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3333.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Gr: 5-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Connecticut include West School, North Mianus School and Bugbee School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Connecticut?
51 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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