Highland School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 · Wallingford School District
#185 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#4773 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland School
Highland School is a public elementary located in Wallingford, in the Wallingford School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 292 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 185th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 292.
There are 11 schools in Wallingford; Highland School ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Highland School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford · Public high · Grades 9–12
673 students · 433 m away
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students · 773 m away
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville
Yalesville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
265 students · 1.3 km away
Parker Farms School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
268 students · 1.5 km away
Hanover School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 3.5 km away
Moses Y. Beach School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
326 students · 3.7 km away
Cook Hill School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students · 3.8 km away
Casimir Pulaski School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 5.0 km away
Orville H. Platt High School
Meriden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,191 students · 5.3 km away
Highland School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
899 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Daisy Ingraham School
Westbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Plainfield Memorial School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
291 students
Hopeville School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Veterans' Memorial School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
William M. Strong Elementary School
Plantsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland School a good school?
Highland School has a Success Index (US) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #185 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland School rank in Connecticut?
Highland School ranks #185 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #4773 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland School?
Highland School had 292 students in 2025.
Is Highland School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.