Best Schools in Redding, CT
Redding, CT has 19 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,984 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Redding meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Redding, CT
The top high schools in Redding, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students
2. Ridgefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
3. Joel Barlow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
4. Bethel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
5. Danbury High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3590 Students
Best Middle Schools in Redding, CT
The top middle schools in Redding, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
2. John Read Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students
3. Helen Keller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
4. Weston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
5. Bethel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
6. Rogers Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Redding, CT
The top elementary schools in Redding, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmingville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
2. Weston Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 453 Students
3. Samuel Staples Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
4. Redding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
5. Ralph M. T. Johnson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 682 Students
6. Frank A. Berry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 388 Students
7. Shelter Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students
8. Hurlbutt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 473 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Redding, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Redding, CT has a total population of 9,894 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Redding, 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 Redding, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Redding, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Redding, 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 Redding, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Redding, CT
How many schools are in Redding, CT?
Redding, CT has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,984 students in total.
How do schools in Redding perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Redding score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Redding meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Redding?
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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Every school in Redding
3 of 3 schools in Redding carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Redding. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.