For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,056 students in Winsted, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Winsted, CT are Northwestern Regional High School, Explorations and The Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winsted, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Winsted have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Winsted, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwestern Regional High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winsted, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Explorations
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
The Gilbert School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Williams Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8521
Grades: 7-12
| 447 students
Winsted, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Batcheller - Bridges 1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 Pratt Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridges 2 Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
15 Hinsdale Avenue
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5956
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5956
Grades: 2-4
| 4 students
Flex Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7243
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Intensive Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Drive
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-1084
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-1084
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Joy D. Rice School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
79 Gay Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5921
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5921
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Links High School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Step Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7132
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7132
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winsted, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Winsted, CT include Northwestern Regional High School, Explorations and The Gilbert School.
How many public high schools are located in Winsted?
3 public high schools are located in Winsted.
What is the racial composition of students in Winsted?
Winsted public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Winsted are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winsted include: The Gilbert School vs. Northwestern Regional High School, Northwestern Regional High School vs. The Gilbert School
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