For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,312 students in 06418, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 06418, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06418, CT are Bradley School, Derby High School and Derby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06418 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06418, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 06418, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Derby High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Derby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Irving School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Garden Place
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 446-4224
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 446-4224
Grades: PK
| 59 students
06418, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Raise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06418, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06418, CT include Bradley School, Derby High School and Derby Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06418?
5 public schools are located in 06418.
What percentage of students in 06418 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 06418 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06418?
06418 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).
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