Best 06320 Connecticut Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,841 students in 06320, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06320, CT are Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, Regional Multicultural Magnet School and Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06320 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06320, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06320, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bulkeley Place
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1003
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet Pathway
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06320, CT?
How many public elementary schools are located in 06320?
8 public elementary schools are located in 06320.
What is the racial composition of students in 06320?
06320 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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