For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,416 students in Ellington, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellington, CT are Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellington, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windermere School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59 South Road
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2322
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Center School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Main St.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2315
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ellington, Connecticut 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: 5-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Windermere School Program For Alternative Learning K-4 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 Abbott Rd.
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 896-2329
Gr: 2 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ellington, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ellington, CT include Windermere School, Crystal Lake School and Center School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellington?
Ellington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ellington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ellington include: Windermere School vs. Crystal Lake School, Crystal Lake School vs. Windermere School, Center School vs. Windermere School
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