Top Rankings
South Windsor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,979 students in South Windsor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in South Windsor School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
4,979 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
417 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Windsor School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.1%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
35%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
43%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,965 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 $24,093 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$120 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,965
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,093
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Windsor School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orchard Hill School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Foster St.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Philip R. Smith School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Timothy Edwards School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Eli Terry School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Griffin Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
South Windsor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 Nevers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,979 students.
What is the rank of South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District is ranked #33 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Windsor School District?
43% of South Windsor School District students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is South Windsor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,093 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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