For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,130 students in Waterford, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, CT are Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary School and Clark Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Waterford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, CT include Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary School and Clark Lane Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterford?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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