For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 716 students in Ellington, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Ellington, CT is Ellington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellington, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Ellington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Ellington, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellington High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ellington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Maple St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2352
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Ellington, 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 high schools in Ellington, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ellington, CT include Ellington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ellington?
1 public high schools are located in Ellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellington?
Ellington public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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