Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06378

Summary:

The 06378 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Deans Mill School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Stonington School District. Deans Mill School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, placing 43rd out of 497 in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 84.8% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 75.8% in the district and 51.4% statewide. Deans Mill School also has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 11.75%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The school's spending per student of $18,105 is higher than the state average, indicating a significant investment in resources to support student learning.

While Deans Mill School has a predominantly white student population, the school's consistently high rankings and test scores suggest that it is providing a quality education and effectively preparing its students for success. The school's performance significantly outpaces the Stonington School District and the state of Connecticut as a whole, making it a standout institution in the region and a desirable option for families seeking an exceptional elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Deans Mill School	Public	PK, KG-5	35 Deans Mill Rd.	Stonington	06378	New London County	Stonington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 535-2235	423	38	11.1	13.0%	369 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	88.3	43^rd of 497 public elementary schools	91.3%		90	37^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.5%	6	81.8	70.6	78.5	84.8	69.1	83.5	78.8	$19,517

Cities Near Zip Code 06378

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stonington	1.42 mi	1	15^th
Mystic	1.95 mi	3	101^st
Pawcatuck	3.06 mi	2	43^rd
Groton	5.19 mi	7	127^th
North Stonington	6.65 mi	2	51^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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