For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,358 students in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwood Acres are Edgar H. Parkman School and John F. Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgar H. Parkman School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Weymouth Rd.
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-6570
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-6570
Gr: 3-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Raffia Rd.
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 763-8855
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 763-8855
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield, CT include Edgar H. Parkman School and John F. Kennedy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield?
the neighborhood of Southwood Acres, Enfield public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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