For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,121 students in 06260, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 06260, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 06260, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 06260 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 06260, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06260, CT Public Schools (2024)
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
| 545 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
| 329 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
| 247 students
06260, 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 2021)
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 06260, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06260, CT include Putnam Elementary School, Putnam Middle School and Putnam High School.
How many public schools are located in 06260, CT?
3 public schools are located in 06260, CT.
What percentage of students in 06260, CT go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 06260, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06260, CT?
06260, CT public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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