Summary:
The Deep River School District contains just one school, Deep River Elementary School, which serves all PK–6 students in this small Connecticut district of 189 students. Because the district and school are identical, every measure below applies to both. The school is a consistent 4-star performer, ranking 113th out of 491 elementary schools statewide (77th percentile) for 2025–2026, after placing 92nd two years earlier and 129th the year before. This makes it a reliably high-performing school, comfortably above the state median despite some year-to-year ranking movement.
Academically, Deep River Elementary School outperforms Connecticut averages in every reported subject and grade. Math is a particular strength: 4th-grade math reached 75% proficiency versus 52.1% statewide, and 5th-grade math hit 70.4% versus 45.8% statewide. Science is also outstanding, with 5th-graders scoring 77.8% proficient compared to 52.9% statewide in 2025–2026, and nearly identical results the prior year. ELA results are strong as well, with 6th-grade ELA at 74.1% versus 51.2% statewide, though 4th-grade ELA lagged behind the school’s own math results by almost 19 points. Chronic absenteeism is a major positive at just 7.6%—less than half the state average of 16.4%—and roughly one-third of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still posts above-average results.
Families should note that with only 189 students, grade-level cohorts are small, so proficiency rates can swing a few points from year to year based on just a handful of students. The school’s per-student spending of $22,748 is high in absolute terms, likely reflecting fixed costs spread across a small population. Overall, Deep River Elementary School is a high-achieving, well-attended school with standout math and science performance, and it provides the entire educational experience for the district from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
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