For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,719 students in Hamden, CT (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,682 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Hamden, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamden, CT are Spring Glen School, Bear Path School and West Woods School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamden, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamden, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Glen School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Path School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
West Woods School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 West Todd St.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2050
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2050
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Hamden High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #66.
Shepherd Glen School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Skiff St. Ext.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2070
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2070
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Hamden Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-3140
Grades: 7-8
| 832 students
Rank: #88.
Helen Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Helen St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #99.
Church Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Church St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Dunbar Hill School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #1111.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Whitney High School East (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Whitney High School North (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Whitney High School West (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamden, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Hamden, CT include Spring Glen School, Bear Path School and West Woods School.
How many public schools are located in Hamden, CT?
11 public schools are located in Hamden, CT.
What percentage of students in Hamden, CT go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Hamden, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden, CT?
Hamden, CT public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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