For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,039 students in 06712, CT.
The top ranked public schools in 06712, CT are Prospect Elementary School and Long River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06712 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06712, CT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06712, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Long River Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Columbia Ave.
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4421
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
06712, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Coer Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4408
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-6674
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-6674
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06712, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06712, CT include Prospect Elementary School and Long River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06712?
2 public schools are located in 06712.
What is the racial composition of students in 06712?
06712 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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