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5 schools in Derby

Connecticut · Public K-12

Of the 5 public K-12 schools in Derby, combined enrollment is roughly 1,289 students (an average of 258 per campus).

7-year change in Derby

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,289
-63 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
46%
was 31%
% Black
21%
was 18%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bradley SchoolElementaryKG-05244
Derby High SchoolHigh09-12360
Derby Middle SchoolMiddle06-08300
Irving SchoolElementaryKG-05322
Little Raiders UniversityElementaryPK-PK63

About Derby

Derby is a small Connecticut city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,289 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 258, lower than the state mean of about 489.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,289 students, shrank 5% from the 1,352 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 31% to 46%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Derby discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Derby?
Derby, Connecticut has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,289 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Derby?
Derby has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Derby?
Derby High School is the largest public school in Derby by enrollment, with approximately 360 students.
What school districts serve Derby?
Derby public schools are operated by Derby School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Derby cover?
Public schools in Derby serve students from pre-K through grade 12.