For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,223 students in 06480, CT.
The top ranked public schools in 06480, CT are Gildersleeve School, Portland High School and Brownstone Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 06480 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06480, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06480, CT ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gildersleeve School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-0411
Gr: 2-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Brownstone Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Main St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-6765
Gr: 5-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 High Street
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-1880
Gr: 7-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
81 High St.
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Portland, CT 06480
(860) 342-3131
Gr: PK-1 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06480, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06480, CT include Gildersleeve School, Portland High School and Brownstone Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 06480?
5 public schools are located in 06480.
What is the racial composition of students in 06480?
06480 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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