For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,215 students in Newtown, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 693 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Newtown, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Newtown, CT are Head O'meadow Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Newtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newtown, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newtown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newtown, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Head O'meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
94 Boggs Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Grades: K-4
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Church Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Grades: 7-8
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Gate Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Cold Spring Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7662
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7662
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Reed Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Grades: 5-6
| 581 students
Newtown, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Garner Correctional Institution Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-2897
Grades: 11-12
| 4 students
3 Trades Ln
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7683
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7683
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Starr High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7646
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newtown, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Newtown, CT include Head O'meadow Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Newtown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newtown?
5 public schools are located in Newtown.
What percentage of students in Newtown go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Newtown are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown?
Newtown public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newtown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newtown include: Middle Gate Elementary School vs. Head O'meadow Elementary School, Head O'meadow Elementary School vs. Middle Gate Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School vs. Head O'meadow Elementary School
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