For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,753 students in 06897, CT (there are 6 private schools, serving 293 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 06897, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06897, CT are Wilton High School, Middlebrook School and Cider Mill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06897 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06897, CT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06897, CT Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Middlebrook School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Cider Mill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Gr: 3-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Wolfpit Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Gr: PK-2 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
06897, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wilton-westport Evening School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
131 School Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-4960
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-4960
Gr: 12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06897, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06897, CT include Wilton High School, Middlebrook School and Cider Mill School.
How many public schools are located in 06897?
4 public schools are located in 06897.
What percentage of students in 06897 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 06897 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06897?
06897 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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