For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 278 students in Higganum, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Higganum, CT is Burr District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higganum, CT public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Higganum have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Higganum, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burr District Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-4584
Gr: K-3 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Higganum, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Higganum, CT include Burr District Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Higganum?
1 public elementary schools are located in Higganum.
What is the racial composition of students in Higganum?
Higganum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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