Best Higganum Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 744 students in Higganum, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Higganum, CT are Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Higganum, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Gr: K-3 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Higganum, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Higganum, CT include Burr District Elementary School and Haddam-killingworth High School.
How many public schools are located in Higganum?
2 public schools are located in Higganum.
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum?
Higganum public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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