Best Schools in Bethel, CT
Bethel, CT has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,123 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Bethel don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bethel, CT
The top high schools in Bethel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joel Barlow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
2. Bethel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
3. Brookfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bethel, CT
The top middle schools in Bethel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Read Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students
2. Whisconier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 782 Students
3. Bethel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bethel, CT
The top elementary schools in Bethel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
2. Ralph M. T. Johnson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 682 Students
3. Anna H. Rockwell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 287 Students
4. Frank A. Berry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 388 Students
5. Stadley Rough School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
6. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bethel, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bethel, CT has a total population of 19,913 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bethel, 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 Bethel, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bethel, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bethel, 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 Bethel, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bethel, CT
How many schools are in Bethel, CT?
Bethel, CT has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,123 students in total.
How do schools in Bethel perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Bethel score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Bethel don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bethel?
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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Every school in Bethel
5 of 5 schools in Bethel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Bethel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (5)
- Anna H Rockwell School
- Bethel High School
- Bethel Middle School
- Frank A Berry School
- Ralph M T Johnson School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.