Summary:
Pomfret School District has just one elementary school, Pomfret Community School, a PK-8 school in Pomfret Center, CT, serving 332 students.
Because this is the only school in the district, its performance defines the entire district’s reputation — and that reputation is excellent. Pomfret Community School earned 4 stars and ranked 59th out of 491 Connecticut schools in 2025-2026, placing it in the 88th percentile. That’s a big jump from the prior year, when it ranked 143rd, and a strong recovery from 2024-2025. The school consistently beats state averages in math and ELA, but math is a true standout. In 2025-2026, every tested grade scored at least 22 points above the state average, with 3rd grade math reaching 89.3% proficiency versus 52.2% statewide. Even the lowest math score, 8th grade at 64.5%, was well above the state’s 41.9%. ELA is solid too, with all grades above state averages in 2025-2026, ranging from 65.2% in 6th grade to 77.5% in 7th grade.
One noteworthy pattern is a dip in math proficiency as students move through the grades — from 89.3% in 3rd grade down to 64.5% in 8th grade — though still strong. ELA had an unusual blip in 2024-2025 when 3rd grade proficiency fell to 40.5%, below the state average, but the next cohort jumped to 75.0%. The school is also well-resourced: a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio, low economic disadvantage (23.19% free/reduced lunch), and per-student spending of $18,233. For parents, this is a high-performing, stable school that excels in math, offers small classes, and has shown the ability to bounce back quickly from a rough year.
Thank you for your feedback!