For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,550 students in 06779, CT (there are , serving 200 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 06779, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06779, CT are Swift Middle School and Polk School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06779 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06779, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06779, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Polk School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Gr: 3-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Gr: PK-2 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06779, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06779, CT include Swift Middle School and Polk School.
How many public schools are located in 06779?
3 public schools are located in 06779.
What percentage of students in 06779 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 06779 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06779?
06779 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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