Top Rankings
North Stonington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 723 students in North Stonington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in North Stonington School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
723 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Stonington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
90%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,686 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$27,408
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$26,686
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best North Stonington School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
How many schools belong to North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District manages 2 public schools serving 723 students.
What is the rank of North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District is ranked #33 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Stonington School District?
90% of North Stonington School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is North Stonington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,686 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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