For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,174 students in Waterford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Waterford School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
2,174 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
70%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,595 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,450 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$68 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$33,595
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$31,450
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Waterford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Neck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Oswegatchie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Waterford High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Quaker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Bloomingdale Rd.
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-1095
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford School District?
Waterford School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,174 students.
What is the rank of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District is ranked #83 out of 195 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 Waterford School District?
70% of Waterford School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Waterford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,450 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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