For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,819 students in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Central Waterford are Waterford High School and Clark Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
The Friendship School
Magnet School
24 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 447-4049
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 447-4049
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT include Waterford High School and Clark Lane Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford?
the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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