For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 749 students in 06461, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 116 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 06461, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in 06461, CT is Platt Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 06461 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06461, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06461, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platt Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06461, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06461, CT include Platt Technical High School.
How many public schools are located in 06461?
1 public schools are located in 06461.
What percentage of students in 06461 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 06461 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06461?
06461 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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