For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 723 students in North Stonington, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in North Stonington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Stonington, CT are North Stonington Elementary School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Stonington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in North Stonington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Stonington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Stonington Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Stonington, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in North Stonington, CT include North Stonington Elementary School and Wheeler High School.
How many public schools are located in North Stonington?
2 public schools are located in North Stonington.
What percentage of students in North Stonington go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in North Stonington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Stonington?
North Stonington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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