For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 16,600 students in Stamford, CT (there are 14 private schools, serving 3,010 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Stamford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Stamford, CT are Stamford Charter School For Excellence, Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International and Rogers International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stamford, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-7
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
The Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Hart School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Adams Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Scofield Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Stillmeadow School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Westover School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Stillwater Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Westhill High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Grades: 9-12
| 2,285 students
Rank: #1010.
Newfield School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1111.
Davenport Ridge School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Newfield Ave.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1212.
Northeast School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
82 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1313.
Roxbury School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 Westhill Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1414.
Stamford High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 1,972 students
Rank: #1515.
Dolan School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Toms Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1616.
Springdale School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1127 Hope St.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1717.
Julia A. Stark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1818.
Toquam Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Ridgewood Ave.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1919.
K. T. Murphy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Horton St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Rippowam Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Turn Of River School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Vine Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2222.
Cloonan School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2323.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Stamford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Individuals Achieving Independence Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5 Riverbend Drive
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-5621
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-5621
Grades: 12
| 21 students
Preschool Team (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Stamford Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
229 North St.
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 324-6300
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 324-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Trailblazers Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
83 Lockwood Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stamford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Stamford, CT include Stamford Charter School For Excellence, Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International and Rogers International School.
How many public schools are located in Stamford, CT?
23 public schools are located in Stamford, CT.
What percentage of students in Stamford, CT go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Stamford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford, CT?
Stamford, CT public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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