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Goshen Center School

Q: Is Goshen Center School a good school?

Goshen Center School ranks 93 rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

93^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Goshen Center School is a small elementary school serving 135 students in pre-K through 5th grade in Goshen, CT, and is part of Regional School District 20. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.7, the school offers a personalized learning environment that helps it stand out within its district and region. It has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 81st percentile of Connecticut elementary schools — notably stronger than its district's overall 59th-percentile ranking. Despite a moderate poverty rate (28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school posts strong academic results that exceed state averages by wide margins.

Goshen's most striking academic result is 100% proficiency in 3rd-grade math on the 2025–2026 SBAC, far outpacing the state average of 52.2% and nearby Harwinton Consolidated School's 82.4%. ELA scores are also strong: 3rd-grade proficiency sits at 68.2% versus the state's 46.9%, and 4th-grade at 69.6% versus 50.9% statewide. Fifth-grade ELA dipped slightly below the district average but still came in well above the state. It's worth noting that Goshen's grade-level cohorts are small, so one or two students can have an outsized impact on percentages. Compared to same-district schools, Goshen outperformed Litchfield Center School in 3rd-grade ELA but trailed Litchfield Intermediate School in 4th-grade subjects.

Attendance is a clear strength: Goshen reports a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.3%, less than half the district rate and roughly a third of the state rate. The school also compares favorably to nearby Torrington-area schools, which have higher poverty rates and proficiency levels well below Goshen's. While not the highest-ranked school in the immediate area — Harwinton Consolidated School holds that distinction — Goshen's combination of small class sizes, excellent attendance, and strong early-grade academics makes it a notably effective school. For families considering schools in the region, Goshen Center School offers a high-performing option within Regional School District 20.

135

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

28.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

50 North Street
Goshen, CT 06756

(860) 491-6020

District: Regional School District 20

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (78% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg65%

Connecticut avg51%

93^rd of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 19%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 153Regional School District 20 among Connecticut districts

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics82%+32 vs state

English Language Arts70%+19 vs state

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Goshen Center School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 North Street	Goshen	06756	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 20	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 491-6020	135	11	11.7	28.1%	120 (88.9%)	3 (2.2%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	82.3	93^rd of 492 public elementary schools	81.1%					(n/a)			2494.0	69.6					100.0	65.2					$24,707
Vogel-Wetmore School	Public	PK, KG-3	68 Church St.	Torrington	06790	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Torrington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 489-2570	529	45	11.7	68.2%	231 (43.7%)	41 (7.8%)	236 (44.6%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)								(n/a)			28.6						33.3						$20,308
Southwest School	Public	K-3	340 Litchfield St.	Torrington	06790	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Torrington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 489-2311	289	25	11.6	68.2%	139 (48.1%)	16 (5.5%)	119 (41.2%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)			36.0						24.0						$22,264
Litchfield Center School	Public	PK, KG-3	125 West Street	Litchfield	06759	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 20	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 567-7510	246	20	12.6	24.0%	220 (89.4%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)			57.8						53.3						$26,496
Cornwall Consolidated School	Public	K-8	5 Cream Hill Rd.	West Cornwall	06796	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Cornwall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 672-6617	86	15	5.7	37.2%	76 (88.4%)	2 (2.3%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)															$41,590
Litchfield Intermediate School	Public	4-5	35 Plumb Hill Road	Litchfield	06759	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 20	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 567-7520	121	9	13.3	22.3%	107 (88.4%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.4%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.3	159^th of 492 public elementary schools	67.7%					(n/a)	61.2			76.4	68.7					69.4	53.7				$21,486
Torringford School	Public	K-3	800 Charles St.	Torrington	06790	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Torrington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 489-2300	583	49	11.9	63.1%	279 (47.9%)	33 (5.7%)	229 (39.3%)	22 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)								(n/a)			36.8						42.5						$20,282
Warren School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sackett Hill Road	Warren	06754	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 20	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 868-2223	54	8	6.3	33.3%	50 (92.6%)	2 (3.7%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$36,633
Harwinton Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-4	115 Litchfield Rd.	Harwinton	06791	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 485-9029	374	31	11.9	20.9%	287 (76.7%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (15.2%)	88.7	46^th of 492 public elementary schools	90.7%		77.3	128^th of 493 public elementary schools	74.0%	82			75.7	76.6					82.4	81.3					$21,392
Bakerville Consolidated School	Public	K-2	51 Cedar Ln.	New Hartford	06057	Northwest Hills Planning Region	New Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 482-0288	104	8	13.3	12.5%	100 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)															$23,024

Frequently Asked Questions about Goshen Center School

How many students attend Goshen Center School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 135 students attended Goshen Center School.

What is the racial makeup of Goshen Center School?

Students at Goshen Center School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Goshen Center School in?

Regional School District 20

Is Goshen Center School a good school?

Goshen Center School ranks 93^rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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