For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,236 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06410, CT Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1686 Waterbury Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3577
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-3577
Gr: PK-K | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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