For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,164 students in Putnam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Putnam School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
1,164 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Putnam School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
88.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.6%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
32%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
72%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,539 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,027
$29,922
Spending / Student
$24,539
$28,995
Best Putnam School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Putnam High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam School District?
Putnam School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,164 students.
What is the rank of Putnam School District?
Putnam School District is ranked #158 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam School District?
72% of Putnam School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam School District?
Putnam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Putnam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,539 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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