For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,164 students in Putnam, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 120 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Putnam, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Putnam, CT are Putnam Elementary School, Putnam Middle School and Putnam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Putnam have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Putnam, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Putnam, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Grades: 12
| 4 students
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School, Putnam Middle School and Putnam High School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam?
3 public schools are located in Putnam.
What percentage of students in Putnam go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Putnam are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam?
Putnam public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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