For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 912 students in Mystic, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mystic, CT are Northeast Academy Magnet School and Mystic River Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mystic, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mystic have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Mystic, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mystic River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Fishtown Rd
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mystic, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mystic, CT include Northeast Academy Magnet School and Mystic River Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mystic?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mystic.
What is the racial composition of students in Mystic?
Mystic public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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