Best Putnam Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 893 students in Putnam, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam, CT are Putnam Elementary School and Putnam Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Putnam, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Putnam, Connecticut

Putnam, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School and Putnam Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam?
2 public elementary schools are located in Putnam.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam?
Putnam public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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