Best Oakville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,504 students in Oakville, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakville, CT are Swift Middle School and Polk School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakville, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Oakville, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Polk School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Gr: PK-2 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakville, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakville, CT include Swift Middle School and Polk School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oakville.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakville?
Oakville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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