For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 707 students in 06517, CT (there are , serving 1,148 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 06517, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06517, CT are Spring Glen School and Ridge Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06517 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06517, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06517, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Glen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
06517, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06517, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06517, CT include Spring Glen School and Ridge Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 06517?
3 public schools are located in 06517.
What percentage of students in 06517 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 06517 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06517?
06517 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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