For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 874 students in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam District are Putnam Elementary School and Putnam Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, 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 32% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School and Putnam Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam?
the neighborhood of Putnam District, Putnam public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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