For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 685 students in Bolton, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 119 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Bolton, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bolton, CT are Bolton High School and Bolton Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolton, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bolton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bolton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Bolton Center School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Notch Rd.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2411
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bolton, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Bolton, CT include Bolton High School and Bolton Center School.
How many public schools are located in Bolton?
2 public schools are located in Bolton.
What percentage of students in Bolton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Bolton are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bolton?
Bolton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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