Best Schools in Sandy Hook, CT
Sandy Hook, CT has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,211 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Sandy Hook meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandy Hook, CT
The top high schools in Sandy Hook, 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. Masuk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
3. Pomperaug Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1039 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandy Hook, CT
The top middle schools in Sandy Hook, 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. Rochambeau Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 384 Students
3. Newtown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
4. Jockey Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandy Hook, CT
The top elementary schools in Sandy Hook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 286 Students
2. Fawn Hollow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 664 Students
3. Sandy Hook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 365 Students
4. Gainfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
5. Pomperaug School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
6. Middle Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy Hook, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandy Hook, CT has a total population of 9,797 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy Hook, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandy Hook, CT
How many schools are in Sandy Hook, CT?
Sandy Hook, CT has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,211 students in total.
How do schools in Sandy Hook perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Sandy Hook score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Sandy Hook meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy Hook?
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: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sandy Hook
2 of 2 schools in Sandy Hook carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Sandy Hook. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.