For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,548 students in 06514, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06514, CT are Bear Path School, Shepherd Glen School and Church Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06514 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06514, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06514, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
06514, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06514, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06514, CT include Bear Path School, Shepherd Glen School and Church Street School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06514?
6 public elementary schools are located in 06514.
What is the racial composition of students in 06514?
06514 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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