Best Public Schools in Putnam, CT (2025-26)

Best Putnam Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,164 students in Putnam, CT (there are , serving 120 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Putnam, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in Putnam, CT are Putnam Elementary School, Putnam High School and Putnam Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Putnam, CT public schools have an score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Putnam have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Putnam, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Putnam Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925

Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

Putnam High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
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152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905

Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Putnam Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
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35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920

Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Putnam, Connecticut

Putnam, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920

Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941

Gr: 10-12 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Putnam, CT?

The top-ranked public schools in Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School, Putnam High School and Putnam Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Putnam?

3 public schools are located in Putnam.

What percentage of students in Putnam go to public school?

91% of all K-12 students in Putnam are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Putnam?

Putnam public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).