For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 664 students in 06517, CT.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 06517 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06517, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06517, CT Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Glen School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2045
Grades: K-6
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Carew Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-2035
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
06517, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06517, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06517, CT include Spring Glen School and Ridge Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06517?
2 public elementary schools are located in 06517.
What is the racial composition of students in 06517?
06517 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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