For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,416 students in 06029, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06029, CT are Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06029 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06029, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06029, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windermere School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Center School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Main St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
06029, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: 5-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Windermere School Program For Alternative Learning K-4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06029, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06029, CT include Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06029?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06029.
What is the racial composition of students in 06029?
06029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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