Best Derby Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,312 students in Derby, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Derby, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in Derby, CT are Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Derby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Derby, CT public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Derby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Derby, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bradley School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040

Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Derby Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
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73 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426

Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Derby High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-49%)
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75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032

Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Irving School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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9 Garden Place
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043

Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: n/an/a

Little Raiders University

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75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 446-4224

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Derby, Connecticut

Derby, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Raise Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032

Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Derby, CT?

The top-ranked public schools in Derby, CT include Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Derby High School.

How many public schools are located in Derby?

5 public schools are located in Derby.

What percentage of students in Derby go to public school?

89% of all K-12 students in Derby are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Derby?

Derby public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).