For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,232 students in Niantic, CT (there are , serving 40 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Niantic, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Niantic, CT are Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School and East Lyme Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niantic, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Niantic have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Niantic, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillie B. Haynes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Niantic Center School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Gr: K-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Niantic, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2751
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Gates Correctional Institution High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
131 North Bridebrook
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 763-7352
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Learn Haynes Elementary Intensive Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
29 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: 1-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Medically Fragile Program (Waves) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
31 Society Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3966
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3966
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
York Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
201 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 451-3228
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 451-3228
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niantic, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Niantic, CT include Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School and East Lyme Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Niantic?
3 public schools are located in Niantic.
What percentage of students in Niantic go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Niantic are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niantic?
Niantic public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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