For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 253 students in Putnam, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Putnam, CT is Putnam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Putnam have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Putnam, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Putnam High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Putnam, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Putnam, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam, CT include Putnam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam?
1 public high schools are located in Putnam.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam?
Putnam public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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