For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,406 students in Farmington, CT (there are 5 private schools, serving 416 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Farmington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, CT are Noah Wallace School, West Woods Upper Elementary School and East Farms School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Farmington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noah Wallace School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 School St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1659
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
West Woods Upper Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Judson Ln.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 284-1230
Gr: 5-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
East Farms School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-9519
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Irving A. Robbins Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Wolf Pit Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-2683
Gr: 7-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Farmington High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Monteith Dr
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 673-2514
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 673-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmington, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, CT include Noah Wallace School, West Woods Upper Elementary School and East Farms School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
5 public schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Farmington include: Noah Wallace School vs. East Farms School, East Farms School vs. Noah Wallace School
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