Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06016

Zip code 06016 is served by two public schools in the East Windsor School District: Broad Brook Elementary School (grades PK–4, 441 students) and East Windsor Middle School (grades 5–8, 318 students), with no high school or alternative schools in the area, combining for 759 students. The district as a whole ranks in the bottom third of Connecticut districts (110 out of 153, 28th percentile) with a 1-star rating, but that low overall rating masks a sharp divide between the two schools.

East Windsor Middle School is the clear standout, ranking in the top half of Connecticut middle schools (112 of 258, 57th percentile) with a 3-star rating and above-state proficiency in multiple subjects, including 7th-grade ELA (63.6% vs. 52.2% statewide) and 7th-grade math (60.0% vs. 44.1%). This is notable because 61.6% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a higher poverty rate than the elementary school. By contrast, Broad Brook Elementary School trails the state average in every tested subject and grade, with its best relative performance still below the state (3rd-grade math: 47.3% vs. 52.2%). It holds a 2-star rating and has hovered in the mid-30s percentile for three years. The elementary school spends less per student ($19,323 vs. $24,029 at the middle school) and has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (11.0 vs. 10.1).

Both schools have healthier attendance than the state average, with chronic absenteeism at 13.9% (elementary) and 15.0% (middle) versus 16.4% statewide. The middle school shows notable year-over-year gains, especially 7th-grade math jumping from 37.3% to 60.0% proficiency, but also some declines in 5th and 6th grade, suggesting cohort-driven variation rather than school-wide improvement. Families considering this area should note the stark contrast: the middle school is a relative bright spot with strong grade-level outcomes despite economic challenges, while the elementary school is consistently below state proficiency and shows little upward momentum. For parents with younger children, monitoring elementary progress closely will be important, while the middle school offers a more encouraging picture of local academic potential.