For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,092 students in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam District 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.
The neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Putnam High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School, Putnam High School and Putnam Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam?
the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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