Best Public Schools in Derby, CT (2025-26)

Best Derby Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,312 students in Derby, CT (there are , serving 162 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Derby, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in Derby, CT are Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Derby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Derby, CT public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Derby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Derby, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bradley School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040

Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Derby Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
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73 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426

Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Derby High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-49%)
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75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032

Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Irving School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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9 Garden Place
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043

Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: n/an/a

Little Raiders University

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75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 446-4224

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Derby, Connecticut

Derby, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Raise Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032

Gr: 11 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Derby, CT?

The top ranked public schools in Derby, CT include Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Derby High School.

How many public schools are located in Derby?

5 public schools are located in Derby.

What percentage of students in Derby go to public school?

89% of all K-12 students in Derby are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Derby?

Derby public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).