For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 604 students in Colchester, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Colchester, CT is Bacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Colchester, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bacon Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colchester, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 4-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT include Bacon Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Colchester?
1 public high schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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