Summary:
Zip code 06249 is served by one public elementary school, Lebanon Elementary School, which educates students in grades PK through 4 as part of the Lebanon School District. This single school effectively defines elementary education in the area, and its results are nearly identical to the district's overall performance, meaning any change at the school directly shapes the district's profile.
Lebanon Elementary is a strong performer relative to Connecticut state averages. In the 2025–2026 school year, 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency was 68.9% versus 47.3% statewide, and 4th grade ELA was 68.3% versus 50.9% – margins of roughly 20 points. Math also exceeded state averages, with 62.3% of 3rd graders proficient compared to 52.2% statewide. The school's state ranking has improved sharply, moving from 204th (59th percentile) in 2023–2024 to 153rd (69th percentile) in 2025–2026. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 5.8%, less than half the state rate of 16.4%, and the student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 supports individualized attention. These results are especially notable given that 25.4% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch.
There are a few trends worth watching. Between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, 3rd grade math proficiency dropped from 72.4% to 62.3%, a 10-point decline that could reflect a different cohort or changing curriculum. Meanwhile, 4th grade ELA scores improved dramatically — from 47.9% to 68.3% — suggesting that the previous year's 4th graders may have been a weaker cohort or that instructional interventions are working. With per-student spending of $16,388 and low absenteeism, Lebanon Elementary appears well-positioned to continue its upward trajectory. Parents in this area can expect a school that consistently outperforms state averages, though the 3rd grade math dip and sustainability of 4th grade gains are factors to monitor in the coming year.
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