Best Schools in Bridgewater, CT
Bridgewater, CT has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,073 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Bridgewater meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bridgewater, CT
The top high schools in Bridgewater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepaug Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 494 Students
2. Newtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
3. New Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1247 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bridgewater, CT
The top middle schools in Bridgewater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reed Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 577 Students
2. Newtown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
3. Schaghticoke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bridgewater, CT
The top elementary schools in Bridgewater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Burnham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 12 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students
2. Hawley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
3. Booth Free School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 12 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 73 Students
4. Sarah Noble Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Milford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 756 Students
5. Northville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 448 Students
6. Hill And Plain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 377 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bridgewater, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bridgewater, CT has a total population of 1,790 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bridgewater, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bridgewater, CT
How many schools are in Bridgewater, CT?
Bridgewater, CT has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,073 students in total.
How do schools in Bridgewater perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Bridgewater score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Bridgewater meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bridgewater?
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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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bridgewater
1 of 1 schools in Bridgewater carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Bridgewater. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.