For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,592 students in Norwalk, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 749 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Norwalk, CT are Center For Global Studies, Rowayton School and Columbus Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norwalk, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Rowayton School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Roton Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2940
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2940
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2840
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2840
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
P-tech Norwalk
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wolfpit School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Starlight Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2980
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Cranbury Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Knowalot Lane
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-3600
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-3600
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fox Run Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Naramake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 King Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2910
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1111.
Roton Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2930
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1212.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #1313.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Calf Pasture Beach Road
Norwalk, CT 06855
(203) 899-2890
Norwalk, CT 06855
(203) 899-2890
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #1414.
West Rocks Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2970
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2970
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1515.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1616.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Van Buren Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1818.
Tracey Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Camp Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2960
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2960
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1919.
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
157 Perry Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2950
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2950
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2020.
Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2121.
Ponus Ridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 847-3557
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 847-3557
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Allen Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 945-0320
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 945-0320
Grades: PK
| 156 students
Norwalk, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2820
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norwalk, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Norwalk, CT include Center For Global Studies, Rowayton School and Columbus Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in Norwalk, CT?
22 public schools are located in Norwalk, CT.
What percentage of students in Norwalk, CT go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Norwalk, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk, CT?
Norwalk, CT public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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