Best Schools in Putnam, CT
Putnam, CT has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,968 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Putnam don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam, CT
The top high schools in Putnam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
2. Killingly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Killingly School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam, CT
The top middle schools in Putnam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Killingly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Killingly School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 667 Students
2. Putnam Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 335 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam, CT
The top elementary schools in Putnam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pomfret Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pomfret School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 370 Students
2. Putnam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 571 Students
3. Killingly Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Killingly School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 532 Students
4. Killingly Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Killingly School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 332 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam, CT has a total population of 8,881 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Putnam, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam, CT
How many schools are in Putnam, CT?
Putnam, CT has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,968 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Putnam score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Putnam don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Putnam
3 of 3 schools in Putnam carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Putnam. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.