For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,986 students in Ansonia, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 241 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ansonia, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ansonia, CT are Emmett O'brien Technical High School, Ansonia High School and Prendergast School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ansonia, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ansonia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ansonia, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Prindle Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 732-1800
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 732-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Ansonia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pulaski Hwy.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Prendergast School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Mead School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Ansonia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Ansonia, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.a.c.e. (Positive And Creative Education) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20 Pulaski Highway
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ansonia, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Ansonia, CT include Emmett O'brien Technical High School, Ansonia High School and Prendergast School.
How many public schools are located in Ansonia?
5 public schools are located in Ansonia.
What percentage of students in Ansonia go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ansonia are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ansonia?
Ansonia public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ansonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ansonia include: Prendergast School vs. Mead School, Mead School vs. Prendergast School
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