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20 schools in Danbury

Connecticut · Public K-12

For families in Danbury, public-school options total 20 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 12,554 (15 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Danbury

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
12,554
+434 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 35%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
4%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Broadview Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,070
Danbury High SchoolHigh09-123,612
DPS Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-KG65
DPS Early Childhood Center at GranvilleElementaryPK-PK184
Ellsworth Avenue SchoolElementaryPK-05492
Great Plain SchoolElementaryKG-05271
Hayestown Avenue SchoolElementaryKG-05450
Henry Abbott Technical High SchoolHigh09-12721
King Street Intermediate SchoolElementary04-05367
King Street Primary SchoolElementaryKG-03393
Mill Ridge Primary SchoolElementaryKG-03319
Morris Street SchoolElementaryKG-05340
Park Avenue SchoolElementaryKG-05562
Pembroke SchoolElementaryKG-05376
Rogers Park Middle SchoolMiddle06-08888
Shelter Rock SchoolElementaryKG-05527
South Street SchoolElementaryKG-05372
Stadley Rough SchoolElementaryKG-05479
Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary MagneElementaryKG-05330
Westside Middle School AcademyMiddle06-08736

About Danbury

Public education in Danbury, Connecticut runs across 20 schools that enrolls roughly 12,554 students. By footprint, Danbury sits in the moderately sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Danbury average about 628 students each, 28% above the Connecticut norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Danbury has grew 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 12,120 students to 12,554. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 35% to 20%.

On this page, the community for Danbury discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Danbury, Connecticut?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Danbury, with a combined enrollment of about 12,554.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Danbury?
Danbury has 15 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Danbury?
Danbury High School is the largest public school in Danbury by enrollment, with approximately 3,612 students.
What school districts serve Danbury?
Danbury is served by 2 public school districts, including Danbury School District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
What grade levels do public schools in Danbury cover?
Public schools in Danbury serve students from pre-K through grade 12.