Summary:
Zip code 06081 in Tariffville, CT, is served by a single elementary school, Tariffville School, which educates 236 students in grades K-6 as part of the highly rated Simsbury School District.
Tariffville School is a strong performer that consistently exceeds Connecticut state averages while sometimes trailing its own district. The Simsbury School District ranks 15th out of 153 districts in the state, and Tariffville School itself ranks 144th out of 491 schools (71st percentile) in the 2025-2026 school year, down from 58th the previous year. Academically, the school beats state proficiency rates by wide margins in most subjects and grades. For example, 6th grade ELA proficiency reached 85.7% in 2025-2026 versus 51.2% statewide, and 3rd grade math hit 75.7% versus 52.2% statewide. However, the school lags district averages in several areas, such as 3rd grade ELA (67.6% vs. 76.9% district) and 5th grade math (54.1% vs. 71.4% district). On the 5th grade NGSS science test, the school posted 77.8% proficiency, far above the state's 52.2%.
The most notable concern is a sharp drop in 5th grade scores from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with ELA falling from 83.3% to 55.6% and math from 80.6% to 54.1%, likely reflecting a cohort effect rather than a schoolwide trend. 6th grade ELA stands out as the school's strongest recent result. With a chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.5% (state: 16.4%), a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3, and per-student spending of $18,227, Tariffville School offers a well-resourced, supportive environment. Over 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet academic outcomes remain well above state norms, making this a solid choice for families seeking a strong elementary school within an elite district.
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