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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 736 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 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
736 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Stonington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 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
#39 out of 200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
90%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,183 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,606 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,183
$26,157
Spending / Student
$28,606
$25,225
Best North Stonington School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
North Stonington Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District manages 2 public schools serving 736 students.
What is the rank of North Stonington School District?
North Stonington School District is ranked #40 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $28,606 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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