For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,279 students in Niantic, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 43 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Niantic, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Niantic, CT are Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School and East Lyme Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niantic, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Niantic have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niantic, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillie B. Haynes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: K-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Niantic Center School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Gr: K-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Gr: 5-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Niantic, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Niantic, CT include Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School and East Lyme Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Niantic?
3 public schools are located in Niantic.
What percentage of students in Niantic go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Niantic are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niantic?
Niantic public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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