John Paterson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newington, Connecticut 06111 · Newington School District
#260 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#9451 of 50,301 nationally
About John Paterson School
John Paterson School is a public elementary located in Newington, in the Newington School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 394 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 260th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 394.
There are 7 schools in Newington; John Paterson School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 John Paterson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Paterson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Wallace Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
610 students · 324 m away
Chamberlain Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 1.9 km away
Smith Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 2.0 km away
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
New Britain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
152 students · 2.0 km away
Ruth Chaffee School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students · 2.4 km away
Smalley Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 2.9 km away
Newington High School
Newington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students · 3.4 km away
Northend Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students · 3.7 km away
New Britain High School
New Britain · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,521 students · 3.9 km away
Martin Kellogg Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
567 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Tashua School
Trumbull · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
King Street Primary School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–3
393 students
Pomperaug Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Central School
Simsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Saugatuck Elementary School
Westport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Mystic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Paterson School a good school?
John Paterson School has a Success Index (US) of 72.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #260 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 John Paterson School rank in Connecticut?
John Paterson School ranks #260 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #9451 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Paterson School?
John Paterson School had 394 students in 2025.
Is John Paterson School a elementary school or a high school?
John Paterson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Paterson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Paterson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.