For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,791 students in 06514, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 395 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 06514, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06514, CT are Bear Path School, Shepherd Glen School and Hamden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06514 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06514, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06514, CT Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Path School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Kirk Rd.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2015
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Shepherd Glen School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Hamden High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Church Street School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Church St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Dunbar Hill School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lane St.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2025
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12
06514, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06514, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06514, CT include Bear Path School, Shepherd Glen School and Hamden High School.
How many public schools are located in 06514?
8 public schools are located in 06514.
What percentage of students in 06514 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 06514 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06514?
06514 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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