For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,040 students in Gales Ferry, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Gales Ferry, CT are Juliet W. Long School and Ledyard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gales Ferry, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gales Ferry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gales Ferry, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juliet W. Long School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1854 Route12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Gr: 3-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ledyard Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-3188
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-3188
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1858 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-7664
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-7664
Gr: K-2 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Gales Ferry, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learn Ledyard Riches Program High School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1860 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 434-4800
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gales Ferry, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Gales Ferry, CT include Juliet W. Long School and Ledyard Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gales Ferry?
3 public schools are located in Gales Ferry.
What is the racial composition of students in Gales Ferry?
Gales Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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