For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 883 students in 06418, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06418, CT are Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Irving School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06418 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06418, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06418, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Derby Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-1426
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Irving School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Garden Place
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
06418, Connecticut 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Raise Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Nutmeg Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06418, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06418, CT include Bradley School, Derby Middle School and Irving School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06418?
3 public elementary schools are located in 06418.
What is the racial composition of students in 06418?
06418 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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