Top Rankings
Shelton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,352 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 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
4,352 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Shelton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
227 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,043 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
31%
# Black Students
400 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
2,492 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
58%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
303
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
322
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
325
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
378
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
323
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
379
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
373
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
362
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
350
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
296
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,498 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,975
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,498
$25,225
Best Shelton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booth Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3021
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Shelton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Willoughby Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Grades: K-4
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Long Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Constitution Blvd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-2000
Grades: 7-8
| 752 students
Rank: #66.
Mohegan School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Mohegan Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Grades: PK-4
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Perry Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Perry Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-4002
Grades: 5-6
| 701 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,352 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #84 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton School District?
58% of Shelton School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 $21,498 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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