For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 997 students in 06374, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in 06374, CT are Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06374 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06374, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06374, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Central School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6437
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Plainfield Memorial School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6440
Gr: 4-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Shepard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6432
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
06374, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06374, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06374, CT include Plainfield Central School, Plainfield Memorial School and Shepard Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 06374?
3 public schools are located in 06374.
What is the racial composition of students in 06374?
06374 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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