For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,190 students in Windham County, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Windham County, CT are Parish Hill High School, The Woodstock Academy and Killingly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windham County, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Windham County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Windham County, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Woodstock Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Windham County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parish Hill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Parish Hill Rd.
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Chaplin, CT 06235
(860) 455-9584
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
The Woodstock Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 Academy Rd.
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-6575
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 928-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Killingly High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Putman Pike
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6620
Dayville, CT 06241
(860) 779-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Quinebaug Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
742 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9303
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Putnam Road
Central Village, CT 06332
(860) 564-6417
Central Village, CT 06332
(860) 564-6417
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
H. H. Ellis Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
613 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 412-7500
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 412-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Windham High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Windham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Brooklyn Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Route 6
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 779-2600
Gr: 12 | 1 student
651 Norwich Rd
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 319-9733
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
District Autism Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Gr: 10 | 1 student
651 Norwich Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-6400
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 30%
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Eastconn Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
376 Hartford Turnpike
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 455-0707
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
22 Williamsville Rd.
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Rogers, CT 06263
(860) 779-6770
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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%
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
119 Gorman Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-9153
Gr: PK-8
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860) 923-9581
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Killingly Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
79 Westfield Ave
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 779-6660
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
North Windham Asd Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
112 Jordan Lane
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Gr: 2-4 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 87%
P.o. Box 159
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 564-2728
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Sweeney Medically Fragile Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Oak Hill Drive
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Gr: 1-5 | 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2627
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Windham County, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Windham County, CT include Parish Hill High School, The Woodstock Academy and Killingly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Windham County?
12 public high schools are located in Windham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Windham County?
Windham County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Windham County include: Putnam High School vs. The Woodstock Academy, Plainfield High School vs. Killingly High School, Quinebaug Middle College vs. H. H. Ellis Technical High School
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