For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,039 students in Prospect, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prospect, CT are Prospect Elementary School and Long River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prospect, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prospect have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Prospect, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 New Haven Road
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 578-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Long River Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Columbia Ave.
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4421
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Prospect, Connecticut ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prospect, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prospect, CT include Prospect Elementary School and Long River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prospect?
2 public elementary schools are located in Prospect.
What is the racial composition of students in Prospect?
Prospect public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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