Ansonia School District

42 Grove Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ansonia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,343 students in Ansonia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Ansonia School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
2,343 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ansonia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#186 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
41%
24%
50%
26%
47%
82%
88.2%
(2022-23)
21.2%
19.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
49%
32%
% Black
22%
12%
% White
22%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,122 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,245
$29,922
Spending / Student
$24,122
$28,995

Best Ansonia School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansonia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Pulaski Hwy.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Mead School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Prendergast School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Ansonia Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,343 students.
What is the rank of Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District is ranked #182 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ansonia School District?
49% of Ansonia School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Ansonia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,122 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,343 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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