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

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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)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 1,453 students at Crosby High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Margaret M. Generali Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3196 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06705

2 Cypress St., Waterbury, CT 06706

170 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708

24 Kenmore Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708

77 Woodlawn Terrace, Waterbury, CT 06710

300 Pierpont Rd., Waterbury, CT 06705

330 Bucks Hill Rd., Waterbury, CT 06704

Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School

publicelementaryPK-5

233 South Elm St., Waterbury, CT 06706

Woodrow Wilson School

publicelementaryPK-5

235 Birch St., Waterbury, CT 06704

Brass City Charter School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

289 Willow St., Waterbury, CT 06710

W. F. Kaynor Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

43 Tompkins St., Waterbury, CT 06708

809 Highland Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708

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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 →

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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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