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Best Schools in 06820, CT
06820, CT has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,077 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 06820 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 06820, CT
The top high schools in 06820, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darien High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students
2. Stamford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
Best Middle Schools in 06820, CT
The top middle schools in 06820, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middlesex Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
2. Dolan School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 06820, CT
The top elementary schools in 06820, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ox Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
2. Tokeneke Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
3. Hindley Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
4. Holmes Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
5. Royle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
6. Rogers International School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students
7. Springdale School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
8. K. T. Murphy School
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Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 06820, CT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
06820, CT has a total population of 21,888 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 06820, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 06820, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 06820, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 06820, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 06820, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 06820, CT
How many schools are in 06820, CT?
06820, CT has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,077 students in total.
How do schools in 06820 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 06820 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 06820 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 06820?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 34%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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