For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 377 students in Litchfield, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 243 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Litchfield, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, CT are Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Litchfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Litchfield, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7540
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7540
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 West Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7510
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7510
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
35 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7520
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Litchfield, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
98 Wamogo Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7400
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7400
Grades: PK
| 64 students
Edadvance Headstart (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
355 Goshen Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-0863
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-0863
Grades: PK
| 213 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
98 Wamogo Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7400
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7400
Grades: 11
| 1 students
35 Plumb Hill Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7520
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7520
Grades: 4-6
| 175 students
98 Wamogo Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
98 Wamogo Rd.
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
98 Wamogo Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Litchfield, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, CT include Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Litchfield?
5 public schools are located in Litchfield.
What percentage of students in Litchfield go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in Litchfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield?
Litchfield public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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