Top Rankings
Shelton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,303 students in Shelton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
4,303 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Graduation Rate
91%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.1%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
56%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,381 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$101 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,486
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,381
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Shelton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Booth Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
544 Booth Hill Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-5625
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-5625
Gr: K-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Shelton School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Willoughby Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Gr: K-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Long Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
565 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Mohegan School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Mohegan Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Gr: PK-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Constitution Blvd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000
Gr: 7-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Perry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Perry Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002
Gr: 5-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,303 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #85 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton School District?
56% of Shelton School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,381 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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