For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 883 students in Derby, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derby, CT are Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Irving School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Derby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Derby, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Derby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Irving School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Garden Place
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Derby, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Raise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Derby, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derby, CT include Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Irving School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Derby?
3 public elementary schools are located in Derby.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby?
Derby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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