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

Best Derby Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and 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 (2025-26)

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.

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%

[+] 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 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).