For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,493 students in 06776, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 495 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 06776, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06776, CT are Northville Elementary School, Hill And Plain School and New Milford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06776 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06776, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06776, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
New Milford High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
388 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Schaghticoke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06776, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06776, CT include Northville Elementary School, Hill And Plain School and New Milford High School.
How many public schools are located in 06776?
5 public schools are located in 06776.
What percentage of students in 06776 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 06776 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06776?
06776 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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