Best Deep River Center Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 794 students in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Deep River Center are Deep River Elementary School and Valley Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deep River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12 River St.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Valley Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
256 Kelsey Hill Rd.
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 526-5328
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River, CT include Deep River Elementary School and Valley Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River?
the neighborhood of Deep River Center, Deep River public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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