Summary:
Zip code 06424, located in East Hampton, Connecticut, is served by two elementary schools — Memorial School (grades PK–3) and Center School (grades 4–5) — which together form a single, well-coordinated pipeline within the East Hampton School District, a district ranked 66th out of 153 statewide with a 3-star rating.
Between the two schools, Center School currently stands out as the higher-ranked school, earning a 2025–2026 state rank of 149 out of 491 elementary schools (70th percentile, 3 stars) after achieving a 4-star ranking the prior year. It also posts the lowest chronic absenteeism in the area at 4.4%, and its 5th grade ELA scores are consistently excellent — hovering around 73% proficiency versus roughly 53% statewide. Memorial School, meanwhile, is an early-grade math powerhouse: its 3rd grade math proficiency reached 71–76% over the last two years, outpacing the state by 19 to 24 points. Every test score at both schools exceeds the Connecticut state average, and most meet or beat district averages as well.
Families should note several standout qualities. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at both schools — 5.8% at Memorial and 4.4% at Center, compared to 16.4% statewide — which likely supports strong academics. Student–teacher ratios are favorable (12.1:1 at Memorial, 11.4:1 at Center), and per-student spending is substantial at roughly $15,600–$16,100. About one in five students qualifies for free/reduced lunch, reflecting a moderate socioeconomic profile. The main area to watch is math performance at the 4th-to-5th grade transition, where scores have shown some volatility. Overall, these two schools form a strong, well-supported elementary experience with excellent attendance, solid test results, and a clear strength in early mathematics.
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