For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,629 students in Sandy Hook, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 55 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Sandy Hook, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandy Hook, CT are Sandy Hook Elementary School and Newtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy Hook, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sandy Hook have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sandy Hook, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Hook Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Newtown High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sandy Hook, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sandy Hook, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Sandy Hook, CT include Sandy Hook Elementary School and Newtown High School.
How many public schools are located in Sandy Hook?
2 public schools are located in Sandy Hook.
What percentage of students in Sandy Hook go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Sandy Hook are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Hook?
Sandy Hook public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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