For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,730 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06897, CT Public Schools (2026)
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 | 1,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 831 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 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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