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Best Schools in 06385, CT
06385, CT has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,853 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 06385 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06385, CT
The top high schools in 06385, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students
2. New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 238 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06385, CT
The top middle schools in 06385, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clark Lane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
2. Groton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
3. Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 349 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06385, CT
The top elementary schools in 06385, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Niantic Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lyme School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 211 Students
2. Great Neck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
3. Oswegatchie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
4. Quaker Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students
5. Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
6. The Friendship School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Learn • Public • Grades Pre K • 484 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06385, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06385, CT has a total population of 15,796 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06385, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 06385, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06385, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06385, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 06385, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06385, CT
How many schools are in 06385, CT?
06385, CT has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,853 students in total.
How do schools in 06385 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 06385 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 06385 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06385?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations