Top 3 Best Redding Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,597 students in Redding, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Redding, CT are Redding Elementary School, Joel Barlow High School and John Read Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Redding have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Redding, CT (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33 Lonetown Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Joel Barlow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Black Rock Tpke.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
John Read Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Redding, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Redding, CT include Redding Elementary School, Joel Barlow High School and John Read Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Redding?
3 public schools are located in Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding?
Redding public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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