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23 schools in Norwalk

Connecticut · Public K-12

23 public K-12 schools, 11,577 students, one city. That is the Norwalk entry on the numbers, with a mix of 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Norwalk

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,577
-82 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
+2 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 29%
% Hispanic
58%
was 47%
% Black
13%
was 17%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brien McMahon High SchoolHigh09-121,739
Brookside Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05408
Center for Global StudiesHigh09-12283
Concord Magnet SchoolElementaryKG-08388
Cranbury Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05410
Fox Run Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05398
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05457
Kendall College & Career AcademyElementaryPK-05416
Marvin Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05375
Naramake Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05358
Nathan Hale Middle SchoolMiddle06-08499
Norwalk Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK187
Norwalk High SchoolHigh09-121,494
P-TECH NorwalkHigh09-12388
Ponus Ridge STEAM AcademyMiddle06-08637
Roton Middle SchoolMiddle06-08463
Rowayton SchoolElementaryKG-05402
Side By Side Charter SchoolElementaryPK-08236
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet SchoolElementaryKG-05428
South Norwalk Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05179
Tracey Magnet SchoolElementaryPK-05434
West Rocks Middle SchoolMiddle06-08657
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05341

About Norwalk

Norwalk, Connecticut is home to 23 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 11,577 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Norwalk has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 11,659 students to 11,577. Over that span, Norwalk gained 2 schools, going from 21 to 23. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 47% to 58%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Norwalk discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut has 23 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,577 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Norwalk?
Norwalk has 15 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Norwalk?
Brien McMahon High School is the largest public school in Norwalk by enrollment, with approximately 1,739 students.
What school districts serve Norwalk?
Norwalk is served by 2 public school districts, including Norwalk School District, Side By Side Charter School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Norwalk cover?
Public schools in Norwalk serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Norwalk?
1 of the 23 public schools in Norwalk are charter schools.