Best Schools in Enfield, Connecticut
10 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Enfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hazardville Memorial School
Elementary · Enfield School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Henry Barnard School
Elementary · Enfield School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Enfield Street School
Elementary · Enfield School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Enfield for 2026 are Hazardville Memorial School (8.7/10), Henry Barnard School (8.6/10), and Enfield Street School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$239,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$239,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Enfield schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Enfield schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Enfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazardville Memorial School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Henry Barnard School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Enfield Street School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Eli Whitney School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Edgar H. Parkman School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Prudence Crandall School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | John F. Kennedy Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Enfield High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Academy of Computer Science and Engineering | 3.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $91,141
- Median home value
- $239,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
40% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Enfield compares
Connecticut rank
#63 of 128
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Connecticut avg (6.4)
Median household income
$91k
83% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
10
Enfield School District runs 89% of Enfield's public schools
Enfield touches 2 districts, but Enfield School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Enfield School District accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Enfield, not a citywide average.
- Enfield School District8 public · 89%
- Capitol Region Education Council1 public · 11%
About Schools in Enfield, Connecticut
Enfield, Connecticut is home to 10 schools, including 9 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Enfield show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Enfield is Hazardville Memorial School with a composite score of 8.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Enfield is served by 2 school districts: Capitol Region Education Council, Enfield School District. These districts collectively serve 13,742 students.
Enfield's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $91,141. The poverty rate in the area is 8.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 369 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 8.6 | ||
| 3 | 270 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 8.5 | ||
| 4 | 329 students · 3rd–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 5 | 253 students · 3rd–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 6 | 325 students · 3rd–5th | 6.1 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Bernard SchoolPrivate 183 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,068 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,481 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
| 2 | 529 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 |
Schools in Enfield
Enfield, Connecticut · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$91,141
Median Home Value
$239,800
Median Rent
$1,481/mo
Population
41,100
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Community Profile
Enfield has a median household income of $91,141. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $239,800, with a median rent of $1,481/month. The local poverty rate of 8.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
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Common questions about schools in Enfield, Connecticut
How many schools are in Enfield, Connecticut?
Enfield has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Enfield, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Enfield is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Enfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in Enfield on MySchoolScout is Hazardville Memorial School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Enfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in Enfield on MySchoolScout is Hazardville Memorial School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Enfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in Enfield on MySchoolScout is John F. Kennedy Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in Enfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in Enfield on MySchoolScout is Enfield High School with a composite score of 4.8/10.
How many school districts serve Enfield, Connecticut?
Enfield is served by 2 school districts: Capitol Region Education Council, Enfield School District.
What is the education level in Enfield, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Enfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Enfield, Connecticut?
The median household income in Enfield is approximately $91,141 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Enfield, Connecticut?
Yes, Enfield has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Bernard School with a score of 5.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Enfield, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Enfield is 11.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Enfield, Connecticut?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.