Summary
Anna Reynolds School is an elementary school in Newington, CT, serving 407 students in Pre-K through 4th grade, and sits within the Newington School District, which ranks in the middle tier of Connecticut districts. The school’s biggest standout is attendance: chronic absenteeism is just 8.0%, well below the district’s 13.0% and the state’s 16.4%, and far better than nearby schools like Ruth Chaffee School (9.8%) and Elizabeth Green School (12.7%). Overall, Anna Reynolds ranks 235th out of 491 elementary schools statewide (52nd percentile), placing it right in the middle of its local competitive landscape.
Academically, Anna Reynolds has an unusual “two-school” pattern: its 4th graders outperform district and state averages, while its 3rd graders—especially in math—lag behind. In 2025-2026, 4th-grade math scored 58.4, beating both the district (51.5) and state (52.1), and 4th-grade ELA hit 66.2, well above the state’s 50.9. But 3rd-grade math was just 45.6, nearly 14 points below the district. This pattern is consistent across multiple years and sets Anna Reynolds apart from neighbors: for example, Ruth Chaffee and Elizabeth Green both had much stronger 3rd-grade math scores (69.4 and 70.6), while Anna Reynolds posted the strongest 4th-grade math among the three Newington elementaries. The school also achieves these results with a higher student-teacher ratio (13.2) and lower per-student spending than many peers.
Anna Reynolds’ results for specific student groups are remarkably polarized. Hispanic students rank in the top 14% statewide (4 stars), and the school has historically posted strong outcomes for low-income and special education students. At the same time, male students and White students rank significantly lower relative to their statewide peers, with White students in the bottom quartile. This isn’t about any group’s ability—it suggests certain supports are working especially well for some populations and could be extended to others. Given its moderate free/reduced-lunch rate and lean staffing, Anna Reynolds offers solid attendance, strong 4th-grade growth, and notable successes for several subgroups, while 3rd-grade math remains the clearest area for improvement.
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