For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 767 students in 06854, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06854, CT are Side By Side Charter School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06854 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06854, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06854, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06854, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06854, CT include Side By Side Charter School and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06854?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06854.
What is the racial composition of students in 06854?
06854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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