For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,188 students in 06801, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 329 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 06801, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06801, CT are Frank A. Berry School, Ralph M. T. Johnson School and Bethel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06801 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06801, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06801, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank A. Berry School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8680
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8680
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8700
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8700
Gr: 3-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8670
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8670
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Bethel High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Anna H. Rockwell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8688
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 794-8688
Gr: K-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06801, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06801, CT include Frank A. Berry School, Ralph M. T. Johnson School and Bethel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 06801?
5 public schools are located in 06801.
What percentage of students in 06801 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 06801 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06801?
06801 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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