Best Redding Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,550 students in Redding, CT.

The top-ranked public schools in Redding, CT are Joel Barlow High School, Redding Elementary School and John Read Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Redding, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Redding have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).