What types of schools are available in Newtown, Connecticut?

Newtown, 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 Newtown, Connecticut

Q: How many schools are in Newtown, Connecticut?

There are 5 schools in Newtown, Connecticut, serving 2,181 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Newtown?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Newtown, 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 5 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

2,181

Total Students

Across Newtown

10.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

5 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)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 593 students at Newtown Middle School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Hawley Elementary School

publicelementaryK-4

29 Church Hill Rd., Newtown, CT 06470

Middle Gate Elementary School

publicelementaryK-4

7 Cold Spring Rd., Newtown, CT 06470

Newtown Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

11 Queen St., Newtown, CT 06470

Head O'Meadow Elementary School

publicelementaryK-4

94 Boggs Hill Rd., Newtown, CT 06470

Reed Intermediate School

publicmiddleGrade 5-6

3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CT 06470

Detailed Overview of Schools in Newtown

Newtown, Connecticut is home to 5 schools serving over 2,181 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 Newtown, Connecticut?

There are 5 schools in Newtown, serving 2,181 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Newtown?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Newtown 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 Newtown?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Newtown is 10.6:1.

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