Summary:
In zip code 06085 (Unionville, CT), there are two elementary schools serving grades K-5 and K-4: West District School and Union School. Both belong to the highly rated Farmington School District, which ranks in the top 12% of Connecticut districts. Families in this area have access to two strong, well-regarded elementary options that consistently outperform state averages across nearly every subject.
West District School is the clear academic standout, ranking 11th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools in the 2025-2026 school year — placing it in the top 2% with a 5-star rating. Its math proficiency is exceptionally high, with 89.2% of 3rd graders and 90.5% of 4th graders proficient, compared to state averages around 52%. Even its lowest area, 3rd grade English language arts at 77%, is nearly 30 points above the state average. Union School, while also strong, ranks 79th statewide (84th percentile, 4 stars). The gap is most visible in math, where West District leads by roughly 14-16 percentage points; in 4th grade ELA, however, Union School nearly closes the gap (81.5% vs. 84.5%).
Union School shines in other areas. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 2.9% — the lowest in this comparison and far below the state’s 16.4% — and it also spends slightly more per student ($16,970 vs. $15,871) with a better student-teacher ratio (11.3 vs. 12.2). Union School serves a somewhat higher-need population (23.6% free/reduced lunch vs. 16.5%), which may partially explain the academic gap, though both numbers are low by state standards. Notably, both schools saw sharp 4th-grade improvements in 2025-2026, especially in math. Overall, West District School is the top academic choice, but Union School is an excellent, well-attended school with recent improvement and strong resources — making either a quality option for families in this area.
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