For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 977 students in Clinton, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, CT are Lewin G. Joel Jr. School and Jared Eliot School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Clinton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137a Glenwood Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Jared Eliot School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Fairy Dell Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
Grades: 4-8
| 431 students
Clinton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Grades: 4-5
| 251 students
Strive (southern Transition Real-world And Independent Voca Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
116 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, CT include Lewin G. Joel Jr. School and Jared Eliot School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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