For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in 06417, CT (there are , serving 39 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 06417, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06417, CT are Deep River Elementary School, Valley Regional High School and John Winthrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 06417 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06417, CT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06417, CT ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
John Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Winthrop Road
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-9546
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
06417, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Region 4 Transition Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Winthrop Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-2417
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06417, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06417, CT include Deep River Elementary School, Valley Regional High School and John Winthrop Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06417?
3 public schools are located in 06417.
What percentage of students in 06417 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 06417 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06417?
06417 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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