For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Kent, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 619 private students). 23% of all K-12 students in Kent, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Kent, CT is Kent Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kent have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kent, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent Center School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Judd Street
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3537
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3537
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kent, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Kent, CT include Kent Center School.
How many public schools are located in Kent?
1 public schools are located in Kent.
What percentage of students in Kent go to public school?
23% of all K-12 students in Kent are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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