Manchester School District

45 North School Street
Manchester, CT 06042-2010
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,751 students in Manchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Manchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
10 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
5,751 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
519 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manchester 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 84% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#175 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
41%
30%
50%
27%
47%
84%
89%
(2022-23)
23.3%
19.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
36%
32%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
26%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,481 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,200 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$170 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,481
$26,315
Spending / Student
$28,200
$25,377

Best Manchester School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Vernon Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Keeney School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
65 North School St.
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3354
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Waddell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
163 Broad Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3392
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Bowers School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Princeton Street
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Manchester High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Middletpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Highland Park School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Porter St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Main St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3571
Gr: 5-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Verplanck School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Olcott Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3383
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
140 Dartmouth Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3367
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manchester School District?
Manchester School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,751 students.
What is the rank of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District is ranked #174 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester School District?
36% of Manchester School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Manchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,200 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,751 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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