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23 schools in Stamford

Connecticut · Public K-12

Stamford sits inside Connecticut and runs 23 public K-12 schools, serving about 16,520 students between them, an average of 718 per campus.

7-year change in Stamford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
16,520
+17 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
23
-2 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
22%
was 29%
% Hispanic
54%
was 43%
% Black
14%
was 17%
% Asian
6%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cloonan SchoolMiddle06-08447
Davenport Ridge SchoolElementaryKG-05673
Dolan SchoolMiddle06-08577
Hart SchoolElementaryKG-05566
J. M. Wright Technical High SchoolHigh09-12494
Julia A. Stark SchoolElementaryKG-05553
K. T. Murphy SchoolElementaryKG-05390
Newfield SchoolElementaryKG-05575
Northeast SchoolElementaryKG-05436
Rippowam Middle SchoolMiddle06-08704
Rogers International SchoolElementaryKG-08780
Roxbury SchoolElementaryKG-05509
Scofield Middle SchoolMiddle06-08622
Springdale SchoolElementaryKG-05565
Stamford Charter School for ExcellenceElementaryPK-08543
Stamford High SchoolHigh09-122,102
Stillmeadow SchoolElementaryKG-05587
Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers InternationalElementaryKG-08799
The Academy of Information Technology & EngineeringHigh09-12658
Toquam Magnet SchoolElementaryKG-05532
Turn of River SchoolMiddle06-08560
Westhill High SchoolHigh09-122,224
Westover SchoolElementaryKG-06624

About Stamford

Stamford is an average-sized Connecticut city in terms of public-school footprint, with 23 schools and 16,520 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high.

Average school size in Stamford is around 718 students, 47% higher than the Connecticut average of about 489.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Stamford has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 16,503 students to 16,520. Over that span, Stamford lost 2 schools, going from 25 to 23. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 43% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Stamford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Stamford?
Stamford, Connecticut has 23 public K-12 schools serving approximately 16,520 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Stamford?
Stamford has 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Stamford?
Westhill High School is the largest public school in Stamford by enrollment, with approximately 2,224 students.
What school districts serve Stamford?
Stamford is served by 3 public school districts, including Stamford School District, Stamford Charter School for Excellence District, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
What grade levels do public schools in Stamford cover?
Public schools in Stamford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Stamford?
1 of the 23 public schools in Stamford are charter schools.

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