Best Schools in Essex, CT
Essex, CT has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,413 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Essex exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex, CT
The top high schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyme-old Lyme High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
2. Valley Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 04 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, CT
The top middle schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyme-old Lyme Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. John Winthrop Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 238 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex, CT
The top elementary schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyme Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
2. Mile Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 18 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
3. Deep River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deep River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
4. Essex Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, CT has a total population of 3,474 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, 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 Essex, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, 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 Essex, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex, CT
How many schools are in Essex, CT?
Essex, CT has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,413 students in total.
How do schools in Essex perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Essex score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Essex exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex?
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: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 60%
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