Summary:
ZIP code 06250, covering Mansfield Center, Connecticut, is served by a single elementary school: Mansfield Elementary School, which enrolls 549 students in grades PK–4 and is the only school in the area, meaning families with children beyond 4th grade must look outside this ZIP code.
Mansfield Elementary School stands out as a high-performing and steadily improving school within the Mansfield School District. It ranks 116th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools (76th percentile) and holds a 4-star rating on SchoolDigger. Academically, the school far exceeds state averages: in 2025–2026, 4th-grade ELA proficiency reached 77.1% (26.2 points above the state average) and 4th-grade math reached 74.8% (22.7 points above). Third-grade scores are also strong, with 60.4% proficient in ELA and 68.5% in math. Combined SBAC averages improved from 68.0% to 70.2% in one year, and the school has climbed 52 positions in state ranking over two years, from 168th to 116th. The school’s scores are nearly identical to the district’s, confirming that this single elementary school essentially drives the district’s strong 35th-place state ranking.
Key strengths include an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.2%—far below the state’s 16.4%—and a favorable student–teacher ratio of 11.9. About 32.42% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still outperforms state benchmarks across every tested subject and grade, suggesting effective instruction and strong support systems. Notably, 4th graders outperform 3rd graders, especially in ELA (16.7-point gap), indicating good academic growth between grades. With no other schools in the ZIP code, Mansfield Elementary School is the clear standout—and an excellent option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in Mansfield Center.
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