For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,543 students in 06489, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06489, CT are Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School, Flanders Elementary School and Urbin T. Kelley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06489 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06489, CT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06489, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Flanders Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Victoria Dr.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3372
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Urbin T. Kelley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Dunham Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3370
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3370
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
William H. Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Spring Lake Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06489, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06489, CT include Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School, Flanders Elementary School and Urbin T. Kelley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06489?
6 public elementary schools are located in 06489.
What is the racial composition of students in 06489?
06489 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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