For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 906 students in Putnam, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam, CT 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.
Putnam, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Putnam, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Middle School
Magnet 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
Putnam, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Helping Hands Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Wicker Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6920
Grades: 12
| 4 students
Pals - Putnam Alternative Learning System (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
152 Woodstock Avenue
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 963-6941
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam, CT include Putnam Elementary School and Putnam Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam?
2 public elementary schools are located in Putnam.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam?
Putnam public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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