For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 921 students in Durham, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Durham, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Durham, CT are Coginchaug Regional High School, Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Durham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Durham, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coginchaug Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7215
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Frank Ward Strong School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Main Street
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7222
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Frederick Brewster School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Tuttle Rd.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7227
Grades: PK-2
| 222 students
Durham, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
144 Pickett Ln.
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7210
Grades: 3-4
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Durham, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Durham, CT include Coginchaug Regional High School, Frank Ward Strong School and Frederick Brewster School.
How many public schools are located in Durham, CT?
3 public schools are located in Durham, CT.
What percentage of students in Durham, CT go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Durham, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Durham, CT?
Durham, CT public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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