For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,867 students in 06450, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 289 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 06450, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06450, CT are Thomas Hooker School, Benjamin Franklin School and Hanover School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06450 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06450, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06450, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Overlook Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8839
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6359
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Israel Putnam School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8493
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277 Atkins St. Ext.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
John Barry School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-8831
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 379-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #88.
Casimir Pulaski School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clearview Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1273
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-6606
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1010.
Roger Sherman School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 North Pearl St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-1286
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
Francis T. Maloney High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
164 Centennial Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #1313.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #1414.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
06450, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06450, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06450, CT include Thomas Hooker School, Benjamin Franklin School and Hanover School.
How many public schools are located in 06450?
14 public schools are located in 06450.
What percentage of students in 06450 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 06450 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06450?
06450 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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