Best High Schools in Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT has 10 high schools with 10,412 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Danbury score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Danbury exceed expectations.

1. North Salem Middle School/high School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Salem Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students

2. Ridgefield High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

3. Joel Barlow High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students

4. New Fairfield High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

5. Bethel High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students

6. Brookfield High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students

7. Henry Abbott Technical High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Connecticut Technical Education And Career System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students

8. Danbury High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3590 Students

Best Middle Schools in Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT has 9 middle schools with 6,315 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Danbury score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Danbury exceed expectations.

1. John Read Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students

2. Scotts Ridge Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students

3. New Fairfield Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students

4. Whisconier Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 782 Students

5. Bethel Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students

6. Westside Middle School Academy

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students

7. Broadview Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students

8. Rogers Park Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT has 27 elementary schools with 9,991 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Danbury score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Danbury don't meet expectations.

1. Farmingville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students

2. Ridgebury Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

3. Redding Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Redding School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students

4. Meeting House Hill School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 458 Students

5. Ralph M. T. Johnson School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethel School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 682 Students

6. Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

7. Huckleberry Hill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 527 Students

8. Frank A. Berry School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 388 Students

9. Great Plain School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

10. Mill Ridge Primary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 329 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Danbury, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Danbury, CT has a total population of 85,738 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Danbury, CT

26,718

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Danbury, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

14.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Danbury, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Danbury, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,672 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Danbury, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 74%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations