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2 schools in Prospect

Connecticut · Public K-12

Prospect runs 2 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 1,006 (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Prospect

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,006
-159 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 89%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Long River Middle SchoolMiddle06-08434
Prospect Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05572

About Prospect

Prospect, Connecticut is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,006 students. By school count, it is a small city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 14%: 1,165 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,006 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 89% to 81%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Prospect discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Prospect?
Prospect, Connecticut has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,006 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Prospect?
Prospect has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Prospect?
Prospect Elementary School is the largest public school in Prospect by enrollment, with approximately 572 students.
What school districts serve Prospect?
Prospect public schools are operated by Regional School District 16.
What grade levels do public schools in Prospect cover?
Public schools in Prospect serve students from pre-K through grade 8.