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Pleasant Valley School

591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 10% in CT
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Pleasant Valley School's student population of 718 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pleasant Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#69 out of 939 schools
(Top 10%)
76%
41%
79%
50%
75-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
48%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
6%
12%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley School is ranked #69 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pleasant Valley School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
718 students attend Pleasant Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pleasant Valley School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley School offer ?
Pleasant Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley School part of?
Pleasant Valley School is part of South Windsor School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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