Best High Schools in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk, CT has 6 high schools with 6,410 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 Norwalk score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Norwalk exceed expectations.

1. New Canaan High School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students

2. Wilton High School

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students

3. Center For Global Studies

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students

4. P-tech Norwalk

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students

5. Brien Mcmahon High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1711 Students

6. Norwalk High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students

Best Middle Schools in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk, CT has 7 middle schools with 4,912 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 Norwalk score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Norwalk exceed expectations.

1. Saxe Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1315 Students

2. Middlebrook School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

3. Roton Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students

4. West Rocks Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students

5. Nathan Hale Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students

6. Ponus Ridge Steam Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk, CT has 18 elementary schools with 7,862 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 Norwalk score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Norwalk don't meet expectations.

1. South School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 507 Students

2. Rowayton School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

3. Concord Magnet School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 320 Students

4. Side By Side Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Side By Side Charter School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students

5. Cranbury Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students

6. Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

7. Naramake Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students

8. Marvin Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

9. Fox Run Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students

10. Brookside Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwalk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Norwalk, CT

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

Community Factors

Norwalk, CT has a total population of 90,896 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Norwalk, CT

19,184

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Norwalk, CT.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norwalk, CT.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,858 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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