For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,146 students in 06410, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 747 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 06410, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06410, CT are Norton School, Highland School and Chapman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06410 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06410, CT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06410, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
414 North Brooksvale Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-7283
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Highland School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
490 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-0335
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-0335
Gr: K-6 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Chapman School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38 Country Club Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3591
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3591
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Doolittle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Cornwall Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3549
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3549
Gr: K-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Cheshire High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 South Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Dodd Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Place
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3249
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
1686 Waterbury Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3577
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3577
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
06410, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cheshire Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
900 Highland Ave.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 651-6247
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Humiston Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Spring Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2442
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 250-2442
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Manson Youth Institution High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
42 Jarvis St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 806-2570
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 806-2570
Gr: 8-12 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Webster Correctional Institution (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
111 Jarvis St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 271-5965
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 271-5965
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06410, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06410, CT include Norton School, Highland School and Chapman School.
How many public schools are located in 06410?
7 public schools are located in 06410.
What percentage of students in 06410 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 06410 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06410?
06410 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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