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Western Connecticut Planning Region

Connecticut · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region number 149, teaching approximately 90,520 Connecticut students against a population of 627,071. By level, that breaks down as 94 elementary, 30 middle, and 23 high schools.

Schools
149
22 districts
Enrollment
90,520
NCES CCD
Median income
$128,188
Above Connecticut avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.5%
Below Connecticut avg
Elementary
94
41,133 students
Middle
30
19,739 students
High
23
29,648 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stamford School District
15,483 students · 22 districts in Western Connecticut Planning Region

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Western Connecticut 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
61%
Hispanic
21%
Black
10%
Asian
6%
Two or more
14%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
49%
Hispanic
35%
Black
6%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
55.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Western Connecticut Planning Region

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 105 schools ranked. Connecticut state average: 50.5%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. West School· 93.1%
  2. Riverside School· 92.4%
  3. Old Greenwich School· 91.6%
  4. South School· 91.5%
  5. North Mianus School· 90.8%

See all 105 schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region ranked by score →

All schools (149)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rowayton SchoolNorwalkElementaryKG-05402·
Fox Run Elementary SchoolNorwalkElementaryPK-05398·
Middle Gate Elementary SchoolNewtownElementaryKG-04397·
Saugatuck Elementary SchoolWestportElementaryKG-05395·
King Street Primary SchoolDanburyElementaryKG-03393·
K. T. Murphy SchoolStamfordElementaryKG-05390·
Concord Magnet SchoolNorwalkElementaryKG-08388·
P-TECH NorwalkNorwalkHigh09-12388·
Old Greenwich SchoolOld GreenwichElementaryPK-05385·
John Read Middle SchoolReddingMiddle05-08381·
Frank A. Berry SchoolBethelElementaryPK-02378·
Barlow Mountain Elementary SchoolRidgefieldElementaryPK-05377·
Pembroke SchoolDanburyElementaryKG-05376·
Marvin Elementary SchoolNorwalkElementaryKG-05375·
New Lebanon SchoolGreenwichElementaryPK-05375·
South Street SchoolDanburyElementaryKG-05372·
Hill And Plain SchoolNew MilfordElementaryPK-02371·
King Street Intermediate SchoolDanburyElementary04-05367·
Naramake Elementary SchoolNorwalkElementaryPK-05358·
Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolSandy HookElementaryKG-04349·
Cos Cob SchoolCos CobElementaryPK-05343·
International School At DundeeRiversideElementaryKG-05342·
Royle Elementary SchoolDarienElementaryPK-05342·
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary SchoolNorwalkElementaryPK-05341·
Branchville Elementary SchoolRidgefieldElementaryPK-05340·
Morris Street SchoolDanburyElementaryKG-05340·
Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary MagneDanburyElementaryKG-05330·
Head O'Meadow Elementary SchoolNewtownElementaryKG-04327·
Ridgebury Elementary SchoolRidgefieldElementaryPK-05322·
Mill Ridge Primary SchoolDanburyElementaryKG-03319·
Scotland Elementary SchoolRidgefieldElementaryPK-05318·
Farmingville Elementary SchoolRidgefieldElementaryPK-05311·
Anna H. Rockwell SchoolBethelElementaryKG-02303·
Hamilton Avenue SchoolGreenwichElementaryPK-05299·
Center for Global StudiesNorwalkHigh09-12283·
Hawley Elementary SchoolNewtownElementaryKG-04281·
Great Plain SchoolDanburyElementaryKG-05271·
Veterans Park Elementary SchoolRidgefieldElementaryPK-05262·
Parkway SchoolGreenwichElementaryKG-05249·
Julian Curtiss SchoolGreenwichElementaryPK-05236·
Side By Side Charter SchoolNorwalkElementaryPK-08236·
Sherman SchoolShermanElementaryPK-08229·
Norwalk Early Childhood CenterNorwalkElementaryPK-PK187·
DPS Early Childhood Center at GranvilleDanburyElementaryPK-PK184·
South Norwalk Elementary SchoolNorwalkElementaryPK-05179·
The Burnham SchoolBridgewaterElementaryKG-0568·
DPS Early Childhood CenterDanburyElementaryPK-KG65·
Center Elementary SchoolBrookfieldCombinedM-M··
Huckleberry Hill Elementary SchoolBrookfieldCombinedM-M··

Cities in Western Connecticut Planning Region

Norwalk23 schoolsStamford23 schoolsDanbury20 schoolsGreenwich9 schoolsRidgefield9 schoolsWestport8 schoolsDarien7 schoolsBethel5 schoolsBrookfield5 schoolsNew Canaan5 schoolsNew Milford5 schoolsNewtown5 schoolsNew Fairfield4 schoolsRiverside4 schoolsWeston4 schoolsWilton4 schoolsRedding3 schoolsSandy Hook2 schoolsBridgewater1 schoolCos Cob1 schoolOld Greenwich1 schoolSherman1 school

About Western Connecticut Planning Region

Across the high-population Connecticut county of Western Connecticut Planning Region of about 627,071 residents, the public-school footprint covers 149 schools and about 90,520 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $128,188, roughly 56% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 34% noticeably above the Connecticut median.

For a sense of the school types, Western Connecticut Planning Region is made up of 94 elementary schools (41,133 students), 30 middle schools (19,739), 23 high schools (29,648), and 2 combined or other schools.

Stamford School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 15,483 students across Western Connecticut Planning Region.

On allk12, the community for Western Connecticut Planning Region discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Western Connecticut Planning Region?
There are 149 public K-12 schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with a combined enrollment of about 90,520.
How many high schools are in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 23 public high schools, serving approximately 29,648 students.
How many middle schools are in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 30 public middle schools, serving approximately 19,739 students.
How many elementary schools are in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has 94 public elementary schools, serving approximately 41,133 students.
What is the largest school district in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Stamford School District is the largest school district in Western Connecticut Planning Region, serving approximately 15,483 students. The county contains 22 school districts overall.
What is the population of Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has a population of approximately 627,071, with a median age of 42. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Median household income in Western Connecticut Planning Region is $128,188, above the Connecticut average of $95,643. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Western Connecticut Planning Region?
Approximately 55.5% of adults 25 and older in Western Connecticut Planning Region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Western Connecticut Planning Region qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 32.5% of students in Western Connecticut Planning Region public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Connecticut county average of 43.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Connecticut Planning Region schools?
Across Western Connecticut Planning Region public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.

Western Connecticut Planning Region school rankings

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