Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06488

The 06488 zip code area is home to 4 high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Regional School District 15. These schools, including Pomperaug Regional High School, Pomperaug Elementary School, and Gainfield Elementary School, consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with Pomperaug Regional High School ranking 16th out of 145 Connecticut high schools.

The schools in this area serve a relatively affluent student population, as evidenced by their low free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 12.24% to 14.05%. This, combined with higher spending per student (between $17,263 and $20,272) and smaller class sizes (11.7 to 14.7 students per teacher), likely contributes to the schools' exceptional academic performance. Pomperaug Elementary and Gainfield Elementary, for instance, both rank in the top 110 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools, with strong SBAC/ELA and SBAC/Math scores for grades 3-5.

Overall, the schools in the 06488 zip code area demonstrate a consistent pattern of high achievement, with Pomperaug Regional High School standing out as a particularly strong performer, ranking 16th in the state and significantly outpacing the state averages in SAT/ELA, SAT/Math, and NGSS/Science. These schools serve as a testament to the quality of education provided by the Regional School District 15.