Top 10 Best Norwich Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,126 students in Norwich, CT (there are 7 private schools, serving 529 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Norwich, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Norwich, CT are Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School, Thomas W. Mahan School and Integrated Day Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwich, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Norwich have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Norwich, CT Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203
Grades: 11-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas W. Mahan School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Integrated Day Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Norwich Free Academy
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 2,102 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Huntington School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Norwich Technical High School
Vocational School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
Veterans' Memorial School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #99.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #1010.
Uncas Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1111.
John B. Stanton School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1212.
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Teachers Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Norwich, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aba Autism Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
80 West Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Alternative Pathways To Success High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
30 Case St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4354
Grades: PK
| 60 students
165 Golden St Extension
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4203
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4203
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Hickory Street School (Closed 2017)
Special Education School
15 Teachers Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-4342
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
90 Town Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Irs Program At Moriarty (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20 Lawler Lane
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Grades: K-2
| 5 students
Irs Program At Uncas Middle School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
280 Elizabeth Street Extensi
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Grades: 4-5
| 5 students
90 Sachem St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Grades: 12
| 12 students
Learn Kelly Middle School Intensive Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
25 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Night School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
182 Cedar St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4299
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 West Thames Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-4500
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Special Needs Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
94 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
Thames River Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
526 East Main St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
191 Hickory Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4299
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4299
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norwich, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Norwich, CT are Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School, Thomas W. Mahan School and Integrated Day Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Norwich, CT?
13 public schools are located in Norwich, CT.
What percentage of students in Norwich, CT go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Norwich, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwich, CT?
Norwich, CT minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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