For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 540 students in Durham, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CT are Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Durham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Durham, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Ward Strong School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Brewster School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Tuttle Rd.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Durham, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Gr: 3-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CT include Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Durham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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