Best Schools in Newtown, CT
Newtown, CT has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,798 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Newtown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newtown, CT
The top high schools in Newtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
2. Brookfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newtown, CT
The top middle schools in Newtown, 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. Whisconier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 782 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newtown, CT
The top elementary schools in Newtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
3. Middle Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
4. Stadley Rough School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
5. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Newtown, CT
How many schools are in Newtown, CT?
Newtown, CT has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,798 students in total.
How do schools in Newtown perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Newtown score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Newtown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newtown?
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: 62%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Newtown
5 of 5 schools in Newtown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Newtown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.