Best Schools in Newtown, CT
Newtown, CT has a total of 10 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 5,823 students attend Newtown, CT schools. On average, schools in Newtown score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newtown exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Newtown, CT
Newtown, CT has 2 high schools with 2,196 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 Newtown score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newtown exceed expectations.
1. Newtown High School
SchoolGrade
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
2. Brookfield High School
SchoolGrade
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Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newtown, CT
Newtown, CT has 3 middle schools with 1,966 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 Newtown score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newtown exceed expectations.
1. Reed Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 577 Students
2. Newtown Middle School
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
3. Whisconier Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 782 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newtown, CT
Newtown, CT has 5 elementary schools with 1,661 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 Newtown score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newtown meet expectations.
1. Head O'meadow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 327 Students
2. Hawley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
3. Middle Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
4. Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 527 Students
5. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
SchoolGrade
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Housatonic Valley Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newtown, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newtown, CT has a total population of 15,642 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newtown, 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 Newtown, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newtown, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newtown, 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 Newtown, CT Internet Health Assessment.
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