For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 205 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 67% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Barkhamsted have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barkhamsted, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkhamsted Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Barkhamsted, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-6 | 4 students
65 Ripley Hill Rd.
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
(860) 379-2729
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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