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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students

2. 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

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 577 Students

2. Newtown Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students

3. 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

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 327 Students

2. Hawley Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students

3. Middle Gate Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students

4. 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

5. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5,823

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

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

A-

10.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,794 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Newtown, CT

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Sandy Hook, CT

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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Monroe, CT

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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Redding, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Danbury, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Southbury, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Roxbury Falls, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Easton, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations