What types of schools are available in Waterbury, Connecticut?

Waterbury, Connecticut offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Waterbury, Connecticut

Q: How many schools are in Waterbury, Connecticut?

There are 32 schools in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving 18,911 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Waterbury?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Waterbury, Connecticut, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 32 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

18,911

Total Students

Across Waterbury

12.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

32 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,391 students at John F. Kennedy High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Walsh School

publicelementaryPK-5

55 Dikeman Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School

publicelementaryPK-4

116 Beecher Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06705

952 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06708

Waterbury Arts Magnet School

publichighGrade 6-12

16 South Elm St., Waterbury, CT 06706

Waterbury Career Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

175 Birch Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

380 Pierpont Rd., Waterbury, CT 06705

33 Griggs Street, Waterbury, CT 06704

568 Bucks Hill Rd., Waterbury, CT 06704

West Side Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

483 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708

Wendell L. Cross School

publicmiddlePK-8

1255 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706

North End Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

534 Bucks Hill Rd., Waterbury, CT 06704

685 Baldwin St., Waterbury, CT 06706

Michael F. Wallace Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 4-8

3465 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06705

John F. Kennedy High School

publichighGrade 9-12

422 Highland Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708

1443 Thomaston Ave., Waterbury, CT 06704

2780 North Main St., Waterbury, CT 06704

565 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708

107 Wyoming Ave., Waterbury, CT 06706

F. J. Kingsbury School

publicelementaryPK-5

220 Columbia Blvd., Waterbury, CT 06710

40 Woodtick Rd., Waterbury, CT 06705

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Waterbury

Waterbury, Connecticut is home to 32 schools serving over 18,911 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waterbury, Connecticut?

There are 32 schools in Waterbury, serving 18,911 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Waterbury?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Waterbury include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Waterbury?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Waterbury is 12.7:1.

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