Summary:
In zip code 06070, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, there are two elementary schools — Squadron Line School (serving PK–6) and Central School (serving K–6) — both part of the highly regarded Simsbury School District, which ranks in the top 10% of Connecticut districts.
Both schools consistently rank among the best elementary schools in the state, earning 5-star ratings and placing in the top 40 out of nearly 500 schools in recent years. Squadron Line School is the larger of the two, with 710 students, and stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate (4.7%), a lower free/reduced lunch rate (11.27%), and outstanding 5th-grade science proficiency (78.9% — nearly 27 points above the state average). Central School, though smaller with 393 students, has posted the slightly higher statewide rank in the two most recent years (34th vs. 38th for 2025–2026) and has a modest math advantage overall (78.8% proficient vs. 75.6%). Central also offers a lower student-teacher ratio (12.5 vs. 13.1) and spends about $372 more per student.
In every subject and grade level, both schools dramatically exceed Connecticut state averages — often by 25 percentage points or more. For example, 5th-grade ELA proficiency is 84–87% compared to the state's 53.5%. Chronic absenteeism at both schools is about one-third the state rate, reflecting strong engagement and a positive school climate. One trend worth monitoring is Squadron Line School's 5th-grade math score, which dipped to 69.8% — the only sub-70% score reported for either school. Meanwhile, Central School posted an impressive 86.5% in 3rd-grade math. Overall, families in this zip code have access to two excellent, high-performing elementary schools that offer slightly different strengths: one larger with standout science and attendance, the other smaller with top rankings, stronger math, and more individualized attention.
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