For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 418 students in Deep River, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deep River, CT are Deep River Elementary School and John Winthrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deep River, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deep River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Deep River, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
John Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Deep River, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Region 4 Transition Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Winthrop Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Deep River, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deep River, CT include Deep River Elementary School and John Winthrop Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deep River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Deep River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deep River?
Deep River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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