For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 475 students in 06237, CT (there are , serving 27 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 06237, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in 06237, CT is Horace W. Porter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 06237 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06237, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06237, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horace W. Porter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Schoolhouse Road
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-9493
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-9493
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
06237, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06237, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06237, CT include Horace W. Porter School.
How many public schools are located in 06237?
1 public schools are located in 06237.
What percentage of students in 06237 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 06237 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06237?
06237 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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