For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,164 students in Putnam, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Putnam, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam, CT are Putnam Elementary School, Putnam High School and Putnam Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Putnam have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Putnam, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Putnam High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Putnam Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Putnam, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School, Putnam High School and Putnam Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam?
3 public schools are located in Putnam.
What percentage of students in Putnam go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Putnam are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam?
Putnam public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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