Best Public Schools in Zip Code 06035

Zip code 06035 serves Granby, Connecticut, with four public schools in the Granby School District covering grades PK-12: two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district overall ranks in the 61st percentile statewide, and the community is relatively affluent, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of about 17.5% and chronic absenteeism well below the state average.

Granby Memorial High School is the clear standout, ranking in the 82nd percentile of Connecticut high schools with a 95% graduation rate and very strong ELA and science proficiency. Granby Memorial Middle School is also a consistent strong performer, ranking in the 78th percentile with solid ELA scores across all grades. Wells Road Intermediate School is more average, ranking in the 60th percentile, though it still beats state averages in most subjects. Kelly Lane Primary School serves grades PK-2 and has no current test data, but it has a strong historical record and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.5%.

Math is the district's consistent weak spot, especially at the high school where only 45.9% of students are proficient compared to 76.4% in ELA. Science is a hidden strength, with all tested schools exceeding state averages by double digits. Spending rises with grade level, from about $14,225 per student at Kelly Lane to $17,588 at the high school. Notably, school rankings improve as students progress: Wells Road sits at the 60th percentile, the middle school at the 78th, and the high school at the 82nd. Some test scores dropped from the previous year, particularly in 8th grade and 5th grade, but the district remains a solid, above-average choice with strong graduation rates, low absenteeism, and a well-rounded education.