Best Waterford Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,350 students in Waterford, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Waterford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in Waterford, CT are Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary School and Waterford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waterford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).