Best Watertown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,004 students in Watertown, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 906 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Watertown, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, CT are Fletcher W. Judson School and Watertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Watertown, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fletcher W. Judson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Watertown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
324 French St.
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Watertown, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
37 Heminway Park Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4860
Gr: 6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Watertown, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, CT include Fletcher W. Judson School and Watertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
2 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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