Suffield School District

350 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,023 students in Suffield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Suffield School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,023 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Suffield School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 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 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#65 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
58%
41%
65%
50%
65%
47%
(21-22)
97%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
81%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,840 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,573
$26,157
Spending / Student
$22,840
$25,225

Best Suffield School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suffield Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mcalister Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3830
Gr: 3-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Suffield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1060 Sheldon Street
West Suffield, CT 06093
(860) 668-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
945 Mountain Rd.
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-3826
Gr: PK-2 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Suffield School District?
Suffield School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,023 students.
What is the rank of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District is ranked #66 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffield School District?
81% of Suffield School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suffield School District?
Suffield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Suffield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,840 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,023 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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