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Elementary Schools in Waterford School District

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At a glance

DistrictWaterford School District78^th of 153 Connecticut districtsFull district overview →

Schools

932

Students

Top rankedOswegatchie Elementary School176^th of 491 Connecticut elementary schools

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Summary:

The Waterford School District, ranked 78th out of 153 Connecticut districts, serves three elementary schools — Quaker Hill Elementary School, Great Neck Elementary School, and Oswegatchie Elementary School — each covering grades PK-5. These schools are similar in size, with enrollments between 292 and 331 students, and all maintain excellent attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates between 5.7% and 7.4% compared to the state average of 16.4%.

Oswegatchie Elementary School currently has the highest state ranking (176th, 64th percentile) and produced the most impressive scores in the district, including 80% proficiency in 4th-grade math. However, it shows a sharp drop-off by 5th grade, with math falling to 50% and ELA to 53.6% — barely above state averages. Quaker Hill Elementary School is the most consistent performer, remaining in the 62nd-63rd percentile for three straight years and beating the Connecticut state average in every reported test score, despite having the highest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (38.4%). Great Neck Elementary School has the most concerning trend, with its state rank steadily dropping from the 70th to the 53rd percentile over three years. Its 4th-grade ELA proficiency fell sharply from 56.4% to 40.6%, though its 5th-grade scores remain strong.

For parents, the key takeaways are clear: Quaker Hill is the most dependable school, delivering above-state results year after year while spending the least per student ($18,121). Oswegatchie excels in early grades but may need additional support for students transitioning to 5th grade. Great Neck’s declining rank and volatile grade-level performance suggest it warrants closer examination, even though its 5th-grade math and ELA are solid. Notably, Great Neck spends the most per student ($19,557) yet ranks lowest — spending does not clearly align with performance here. Overall, all three schools are above average in most subjects and have strong attendance, making the district a reasonable choice for families, with Quaker Hill and Oswegatchie currently offering the strongest overall academic profiles.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)			SBAC Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Oswegatchie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	470 Boston Post Rd.	Waterford	06385	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-4331	292	30	9.6	32.9%	209 (71.6%)	4 (1.4%)	55 (18.8%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	70.6	176^th of 491 public elementary schools	64.2%		84.5	70^th of 493 public elementary schools	85.8%	106		66.0	71.4	53.6	72.3	80.0	50.0	$25,004
Quaker Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Bloomingdale Rd.	Quaker Hill	06375	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-1095	331	30	10.9	38.4%	197 (59.5%)	15 (4.5%)	68 (20.5%)	30 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.4%)	67.9	188^th of 491 public elementary schools	61.7%		68	183^rd of 493 public elementary schools	62.9%	5	56.9			60.8	66.1	71.4		$25,440
Great Neck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	165 Great Neck Rd.	Waterford	06385	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-2593	309	30	10.2	29.1%	220 (71.2%)	4 (1.3%)	51 (16.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	26 (8.4%)	56.9	231^st of 491 public elementary schools	53.0%		65.8	199^th of 493 public elementary schools	59.6%	32			40.6	66.7		54.7	63.3	$25,350

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New London School District	0.59 mi	8	151^st
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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