For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,435 students in 06790, CT (there are , serving 401 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 06790, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06790, CT are Torringford School, Southwest School and Torrington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 06790 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06790, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06790, CT Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torringford School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Grades: K-3
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Grades: 4-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Torrington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #44.
Forbes School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Grades: 4-5
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Grades: K-3
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Rank: #77.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
06790, Connecticut Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc / Forbes School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
500 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 2-3
| 2 students
Abc / Torringford (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
837 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 2-5
| 2 students
34 Park Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
Torrington, CT 06790
(203) 974-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Migeon Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Migeon Ave
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Pre-k Sped (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 Hogan Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Southeast School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
196 Oak Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2298
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
800 Charles St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2327
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06790, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06790, CT include Torringford School, Southwest School and Torrington High School.
How many public schools are located in 06790?
7 public schools are located in 06790.
What percentage of students in 06790 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 06790 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06790?
06790 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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