For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,340 students in Suffield, CT (there are , serving 438 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Suffield, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Suffield, CT are Suffield Middle School and Mcalister Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffield, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Suffield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Suffield, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mcalister Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Gr: 3-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Gr: PK-2 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Suffield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Bridge St.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3818
Gr: 1-2 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1153 East St. South
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 627-2127
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 627-2127
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-2982
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-2982
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Walker Reception Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1151 East Street South
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 292-3413
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 292-3413
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Suffield, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Suffield, CT include Suffield Middle School and Mcalister Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Suffield?
3 public schools are located in Suffield.
What percentage of students in Suffield go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Suffield are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Suffield?
Suffield public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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