Best Shelton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,311 students in Shelton, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Shelton, CT is Shelton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Shelton, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelton High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Shelton, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelton, Connecticut

Shelton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
138 Willoughby Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-1330
Gr: 1-4 | 10 students
418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-9810
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
54 Grove St
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-2533
Gr: PK-6
Life Skills (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
565 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4077
Gr: K-3 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
47 Mohegan Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4121
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Ripton School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
382 Long Hill Ave.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-2531
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
382 Long Hill Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-1023
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelton, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelton, CT include Shelton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelton?
1 public high schools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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