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Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Connecticut · Public K-12

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's public-school footprint spans 121 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 59,861, the largest district being Waterbury School District. By grade band, the county runs 71 elementary, 24 middle, and 25 high schools.

Residents
454,969
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
121
20 districts
Enrollment
59,861
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$86,191
Below Connecticut avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.6%
Above Connecticut avg
Elementary
71
28,252 students
Middle
24
12,266 students
High
25
19,343 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Waterbury School District
17,123 students · 20 districts in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
20%
Black
12%
Asian
4%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
37%
Black
12%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.3% under 18

Test scores in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 89 schools ranked. Connecticut state average: 50.5%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Norton School· 81.2%
  2. Dodd Middle School· 79.7%
  3. Highland School· 76.7%
  4. Chapman School· 74.5%
  5. Frisbie School· 73.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Sprague School· 6.6%
  2. Walsh School· 12.3%
  3. Woodrow Wilson School· 13.4%
  4. Reed School· 14.5%
  5. Driggs School· 15.3%

See all 89 schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region ranked by score →

All schools (121)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Eli Terry Jr. Middle SchoolTerryvilleMiddle06-08290·
Harry S. Fisher Elementary SchoolTerryvilleElementary03-05286·
Washington SchoolWaterburyElementaryPK-05284·
Bucks Hill SchoolWaterburyElementaryPK-05283·
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolBethlehemElementaryPK-05276·
Roberto Clemente International Dual Language SchoolWaterburyElementaryPK-04275·
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet SchoolBristolHigh06-12268·
Edgewood Pre-K AcademyBristolElementaryPK-PK267·
Frisbie SchoolWolcottElementaryKG-05265·
Black Rock SchoolThomastonElementaryPK-03259·
Bradley SchoolDerbyElementaryKG-05244·
Western SchoolNaugatuckElementaryKG-04242·
Regan SchoolWaterburyElementaryPK-05237·
Salem SchoolNaugatuckElementaryKG-04231·
Sunnyside SchoolSheltonElementaryPK-04229·
Andrew Avenue SchoolNaugatuckElementaryKG-04221·
Thomaston Center SchoolThomastonMiddle04-06196·
Darcey SchoolCheshireElementaryPK-KG159·
Little Raiders UniversityDerbyElementaryPK-PK63·
REGIONS staff secure WaterburyWaterburyHigh06-120·
Edgewood SchoolBristolCombinedM-M··

Cities in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Waterbury33 schoolsBristol14 schoolsNaugatuck9 schoolsShelton8 schoolsCheshire7 schoolsAnsonia5 schoolsDerby5 schoolsWolcott5 schoolsOxford4 schoolsSeymour4 schoolsSouthbury4 schoolsMiddlebury3 schoolsOakville3 schoolsTerryville3 schoolsThomaston3 schoolsWoodbury3 schoolsBeacon Falls2 schoolsProspect2 schoolsWatertown2 schoolsBethlehem1 schoolPlymouth1 school

About Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is a large county of about 454,969 residents in Connecticut. Its public-school system hosts approximately 59,861 students across 121 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $86,191, about 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% below the Connecticut median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region comprises 71 elementary schools (28,252 students), 24 middle schools (12,266), 25 high schools (19,343), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is Waterbury School District, which alone enrolls about 17,123 students.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has 121 public K-12 schools serving approximately 59,861 students.
How many high schools are in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has 25 public high schools, serving approximately 19,343 students.
How many middle schools are in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has 24 public middle schools, serving approximately 12,266 students.
How many elementary schools are in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has 71 public elementary schools, serving approximately 28,252 students.
What is the largest school district in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Waterbury School District is the largest school district in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, serving approximately 17,123 students. The county contains 20 school districts overall.
How many people live in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has roughly 454,969 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Median household income in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is $86,191, below the Connecticut average of $95,643. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Approximately 33.8% of adults 25 and older in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.6% of students in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Connecticut county average of 43.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region schools?
Across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data