For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 797 students in Bethany, CT (there are , serving 43 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bethany, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bethany, CT are Amity Middle School Bethany and Bethany Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethany, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bethany have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bethany, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amity Middle School Bethany
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Luke Hill Rd.
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3102
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Bethany Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3350
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethany, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Bethany, CT include Amity Middle School Bethany and Bethany Community School.
How many public schools are located in Bethany?
2 public schools are located in Bethany.
What percentage of students in Bethany go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bethany are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethany?
Bethany public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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