Best Schools in Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,568 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Shelton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelton, CT
The top high schools in Shelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelton, CT
The top middle schools in Shelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
2. Perry Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 689 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelton, CT
The top elementary schools in Shelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Booth Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
2. Long Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
3. Elizabeth Shelton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 402 Students
4. Sunnyside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 236 Students
5. Mohegan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 353 Students
6. Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 194 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelton, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelton, CT has a total population of 40,869 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelton, 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 Shelton, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelton, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelton, 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 Shelton, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelton, CT
How many schools are in Shelton, CT?
Shelton, CT has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,568 students in total.
How do schools in Shelton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Shelton score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Shelton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelton?
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: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Shelton
8 of 8 schools in Shelton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 6C: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Shelton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (8)
- Booth Hill School
- Elizabeth Shelton School
- Intermediate School
- Long Hill School
- Mohegan School
- Perry Hill Elementary School
- Shelton High School
- Sunnyside School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.