For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,493 students in New Milford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New Milford School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
3,493 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Milford 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 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Graduation Rate
88%
88.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
32%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
63%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,413 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,564
$29,922
Spending / Student
$25,413
$28,995
Best New Milford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
New Milford High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
388 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 350-6647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sunny Valley Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Schaghticoke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Milford School District?
New Milford School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,493 students.
What is the rank of New Milford School District?
New Milford School District is ranked #138 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.
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford School District?
63% of New Milford School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Milford School District?
New Milford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New Milford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,413 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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