For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 569 students in 06786, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06786, CT are Harry S. Fisher Elementary School and Eli Terry Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06786 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06786, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06786, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
06786, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2799
Gr: 3-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Plymouth Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
77 Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-8005
12 Prospect Street
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Terryville, CT 06786
(860) 314-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06786, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06786, CT include Harry S. Fisher Elementary School and Eli Terry Jr. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06786?
2 public elementary schools are located in 06786.
What is the racial composition of students in 06786?
06786 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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