For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 767 students in 06854, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06854, CT are Side By Side Charter School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06854 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06854, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06854, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06854, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06854, CT include Side By Side Charter School and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06854?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06854.
What is the racial composition of students in 06854?
06854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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