For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,388 students in Stratford, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 570 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Stratford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stratford, CT are Eli Whitney School, Wilcoxson School and Chapel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stratford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stratford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stratford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eli Whitney School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4198
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Wilcoxson School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Wilcoxson Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4196
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4196
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chapel School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Chapel Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4192
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4192
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lordship School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
254 Crown Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4170
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4170
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Second Hill Lane School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Stratford High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 King Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Franklin School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Gr: K-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Nichols School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
David Wooster Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Lincoln Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4275
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4275
Gr: 7-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Bunnell High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Harry B. Flood Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
490 Chapel Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4280
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4280
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Johnson House Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
719 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4180
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4180
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
699 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-2206
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-2206
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Stratford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aba Nichols (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Gr: K-1 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Aba Second Hill Lane (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4292
Gr: 1-2 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Aba Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4198
Gr: K-1 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Alpha High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
469 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4298
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
55 Sutton Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4194
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Dlc Whitney (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1130 Huntington Road
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4199
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Franklin Steps K-2 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4190
Gr: 2 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
High School Sails (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1 Bulldog Blvd
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
High School Steps 9-12 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4298
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4298
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Ipp At Honeyspot School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
55 Fotch St.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4188
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4188
Ipp Classroom - Johnson (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
719 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4192
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4192
Gr: 3-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Johnson House Steps 3-6 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
719 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4180
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4180
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students
Middle School Sails (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
490 Chapel Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4280
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4280
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students
Middle School Steps 7-8 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
150 Lincoln Street
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4275
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4275
Gr: 7-8 | 3 students
Secondary Steps Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
55 Sutton Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4195
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4195
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Steps K-2 Nichols (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
396 Nichols Avenue
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294
Gr: K-2 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Strive-stratford Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
469 Birdseye Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 380-6728
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 380-6728
Gr: 12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stratford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Stratford, CT include Eli Whitney School, Wilcoxson School and Chapel School.
How many public schools are located in Stratford?
13 public schools are located in Stratford.
What percentage of students in Stratford go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Stratford are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford?
Stratford public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stratford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stratford include: Victoria Soto Preschool vs. Franklin School, Harry B. Flood Middle School vs. David Wooster Middle School, Stratford High School vs. Bunnell High School
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