For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Barkhamsted, CT.
The top ranked public school in Barkhamsted, CT is Barkhamsted Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barkhamsted, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Barkhamsted have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barkhamsted, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barkhamsted Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
Barkhamsted, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges At Barkhamsted Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Ripley Hill Road
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-8583
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-8583
Grades: 5-6
| 4 students
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barkhamsted, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Barkhamsted, CT include Barkhamsted Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barkhamsted?
1 public schools are located in Barkhamsted.
What is the racial composition of students in Barkhamsted?
Barkhamsted public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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