For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 236 students in Norwalk, CT.
The top ranked public charter school in Norwalk, CT is Side By Side Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CT public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Norwalk, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 charter schools in Norwalk, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in Norwalk, CT include Side By Side Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Norwalk?
1 public charter schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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