For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,066 students in Riverside, CT. The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, CT are Riverside School, International School At Dundee and North Mianus School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverside, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
International School At Dundee
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
North Mianus School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 Palmer Hill Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
51 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Riverside, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Greenwich Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6 Riverside Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 990-0439
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, CT include Riverside School, International School At Dundee and North Mianus School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverside?
4 public elementary schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Riverside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Riverside include: International School At Dundee vs. North Mianus School, North Mianus School vs. International School At Dundee, Riverside School vs. International School At Dundee
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