Total enrollment
2,303
-459 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Waterford
Connecticut · Public K-12
5 public-school campuses operate inside Waterford, with roughly 2,303 K-12 students enrolled (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Waterford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 69%
% Hispanic
20%
was 17%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Lane Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 529 |
| Great Neck Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 309 |
| Oswegatchie Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 292 |
| The Friendship School | Elementary | PK-PK | 460 |
| Waterford High School | High | 09-12 | 713 |
About Waterford
Waterford, Connecticut is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,303 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Waterford has contracted 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,762 students to 2,303. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 69% to 64%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Waterford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.