For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,382 students in Waterbury, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Waterbury, CT are Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Waterbury Career Academy and W. F. Kaynor Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterbury, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Waterbury, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waterbury, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Waterbury Career Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Tompkins St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #44.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
422 Highland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #55.
Crosby High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8061
Grades: 9-12
| 1,452 students
Rank: #66.
Wilby High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff Secure Waterbury
Alternative School
80 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Waterbury, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Grades: 1-5
| 17 students
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Grades: 1-5
| 22 students
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Duggan Cbl Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38 West Porter St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Grades: K-3
| 8 students
30 Church St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Excel Ii Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Excel Iii High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 574-8050
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Margaret M. Generali Autism (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3196 East Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8174
Grades: 1-5
| 29 students
Michael F. Wallace Autism Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3465 East Main St
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8410
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8410
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
North End Esc Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
534 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Grades: 8
| 7 students
Reed Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
33 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Grades: 1-6
| 18 students
Special Education Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Grades: PK
| 228 students
State Street School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
58 Griggs School
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Grades: 3-12
| 68 students
Waterbury Arts Magnet School (Middle) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Wilby Esc Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
568 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Woodrow Wilson Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
235 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Grades: 1-5
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterbury, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterbury, CT include Waterbury Arts Magnet School, Waterbury Career Academy and W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterbury?
7 public high schools are located in Waterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterbury?
Waterbury public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Waterbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waterbury include: Wilby High School vs. Crosby High School, Crosby High School vs. Wilby High School, Wilby High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School
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