For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 540 students in Durham, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CT are Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Durham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Durham, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Ward Strong School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Brewster School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Tuttle Rd.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Grades: PK-2
| 230 students
Durham, Connecticut 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Grades: 3-4
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CT include Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Durham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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