For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,544 students in 06779, CT (there are , serving 200 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 06779, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06779, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 06779 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06779, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06779, CT Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swift Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Polk School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Trumbull Primary School
Magnet School
779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Grades: PK-2
| 639 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06779, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06779, CT include Swift Middle School and Polk School.
How many public schools are located in 06779?
3 public schools are located in 06779.
What percentage of students in 06779 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 06779 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06779?
06779 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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