Best Schools in Southington, Connecticut
11 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Southington?
Use this page to compare every school in Southington by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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William H. Hatton Elementary School
Elementary · Southington School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Flanders Elementary School
Elementary · Southington School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
Elementary · Southington School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Southington for 2026 are William H. Hatton Elementary School (8.5/10), Flanders Elementary School (8.4/10), and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$347,750
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$347,750
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Southington schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southington schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William H. Hatton Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Flanders Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | R. E. Thalberg Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Urbin T. Kelley School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Southington High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.1/10
- Median household income
- $118,003
- Median home value
- $347,750
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Southington compares
Connecticut rank
#41 of 128
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Connecticut avg (6.4)
Median household income
$118k
108% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
10
Southington School District runs Southington's public schools
9 public schools. Southington School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Southington is a Southington School District school (9 of 9).
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.8 to 8.5 — the spread is inside Southington, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Southington, Connecticut
Southington's public school system covers 8 ranked schools with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 — a solid baseline that puts this mid-size Connecticut district above many of its peers. Half of those schools, 4 out of 8, clear the 7.0 mark, and the concentration of that strength sits squarely at the elementary level. Parents with younger children will find the most consistent performance at that entry tier.
Flanders Elementary School leads the district at 8.5 out of 10, the highest score in Southington and a reliable signal of strong instruction and school environment. Walter A. Derynoski Elementary follows closely at 8.4, making these two schools the clear anchors of the district's academic performance. Zaya A. Oshana Elementary (7.8) and R. E. Thalberg Elementary (7.5) round out a four-school elementary tier where every campus scores above the district average. That kind of consistency across multiple elementary schools is uncommon and gives families flexibility — residential location matters less when the nearby options all perform well.
The picture shifts at the middle school level. Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School scores 6.8 out of 10, a step down from the elementary tier but still a functional score. Parents who prioritize the upper elementary years may want to track academic outcomes as students transition out of the stronger elementary campuses. The data provided covers 8 ranked schools, so the district is mid-sized — large enough to offer differentiated programming but compact enough that school-level differences are easy to track.
For parents searching in Southington, the practical takeaway is clear: prioritize elementary placement first, and plan ahead for the middle school transition. Flanders and Derynoski are the highest-performing options in the district by a meaningful margin. Families buying or renting in Southington should map their address to feeder school zones before committing — with four strong elementary schools distributed across the district, the zone lines are worth understanding early.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 | ||
| 2 | 262 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 3 | 428 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 4 | 254 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 5 | 287 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 6 | 591 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Luke Catholic SchoolPrivate 71 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 674 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,920 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Central Christian AcademyPrivate 127 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Southington
Southington, Connecticut · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$118,003
Median Home Value
$347,750
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
Population
42,636
College Educated
43%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Community Profile
Southington has a median household income of $118,003. It is a well-educated community where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $347,750, with a median rent of $1,649/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Other Major Cities in Connecticut
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Southington, Connecticut
How many schools are in Southington, Connecticut?
Southington has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Southington, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Southington is 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Southington, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in Southington on MySchoolScout is William H. Hatton Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Southington, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in Southington on MySchoolScout is William H. Hatton Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Southington, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in Southington on MySchoolScout is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Southington, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in Southington on MySchoolScout is Southington High School with a composite score of 5.8/10.
How many school districts serve Southington, Connecticut?
Southington is served by 1 school district: Southington School District.
What is the education level in Southington, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 43% of adults in Southington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Southington, Connecticut?
The median household income in Southington is approximately $118,003 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Southington, Connecticut?
Yes, Southington has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Central Christian Academy with a score of 6.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southington, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Southington is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Southington, Connecticut?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.