For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 540 students in Stamford, CT.
The top ranked public charter school in Stamford, CT is Stamford Charter School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, CT public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Stamford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Stamford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternate Routes To Success High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
83 Lockwood Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5094
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Preschool Team (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
381 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-6668
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
83 Lockwood Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5690
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Stamford, CT?
The top ranked public charter schools in Stamford, CT include Stamford Charter School For Excellence.
How many public charter schools are located in Stamford?
1 public charter schools are located in Stamford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford?
Stamford public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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