Simsbury School District

933 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Simsbury School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,062 students in Simsbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Simsbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
4,062 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Simsbury School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#17 out of 198 school districts
(Top 10%)
69%
41%
76%
50%
76%
47%
94%
88.2%
(2022-23)
11.9%
19.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
32%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
71%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,876 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,366 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$14,669 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$14,214 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,876
$29,922
Spending / Student
$35,366
$28,995

Best Simsbury School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latimer Lane School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33 Mountain View Rd.
Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 658-4774
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Tootin' Hills School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 Nimrod Rd.
West Simsbury, CT 06092
(860) 658-7629
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Central School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29 Massaco St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-4732
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Squadron Line School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 Squadron Line Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Simsbury High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Farms Village Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-0451
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Henry James Memorial School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Firetown Rd.
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3341
Gr: 7-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Tariffville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
42 Winthrop St.
Tariffville, CT 06081
(860) 658-5825
Gr: K-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Simsbury School District?
Simsbury School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,062 students.
What is the rank of Simsbury School District?
Simsbury School District is ranked #16 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Simsbury School District?
71% of Simsbury School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Simsbury School District?
Simsbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Simsbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,366 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,062 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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