Best Sandy Hook Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,603 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).