For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 604 students in Colchester, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Colchester, CT is Bacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Colchester, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bacon Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colchester, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Gr: 10-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Gr: 4-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT include Bacon Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Colchester?
1 public high schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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