Danbury Elementary School Earns Spot Among Connecticut’s Best for 2027

According to a release from the City of Danbury, Great Plain School has earned some well-deserved recognition, landing among Connecticut's 100 best public elementary schools in the 2027 rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

As a Danbury dad, this one hit close to home. My daughter Vida goes to Great Plain School, and my boys attended elementary school there as well. I've seen firsthand how much a school like this means to the families who walk through its doors every day. If you ask the parents who have kids at Great Plain, I think you'll find plenty of people who would tell you this recognition is long overdue.

Getting a nod from a publication like U.S. News & World Report is a pretty big deal, but it's also a reflection of the people who make the school what it is. We're talking about the teachers who put in the work, the staff members who keep everything running, the students who show up ready to learn, and the families who support them along the way.

The recognition also shines a light on the broader Danbury Public Schools community, which plays an important role in helping students succeed. A school doesn't earn this kind of distinction because of one person or one good day. It takes a whole lot of people working together over time.

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For those of us who have a personal connection to Great Plain, seeing the school included among the state's top 100 elementary schools is something worth celebrating. It's also a reminder that there's plenty of good happening right here in Danbury, even if that doesn't always get the attention it deserves.

Congratulations to Great Plain School's students, teachers, staff, families, and everyone who helped make this achievement possible. As a parent with kids who have walked those halls, I'm happy to see the school getting the recognition it deserves.