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Danbury School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,833 students in Danbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Danbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
11,833 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
824 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Danbury School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
66%
32%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
20%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,537 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,149 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,537
$26,315
Spending / Student
$17,149
$25,377
Best Danbury School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Plain School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
South Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 South St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Mill Ridge Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Gr: K-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Westside Middle School Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Hayestown Avenue School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Shelter Rock School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Crows Nest Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4777
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4777
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Stadley Rough School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Karen Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
King Street Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Gr: 4-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Danbury High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Gr: 9-12 | 3,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
King Street Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Gr: K-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Ellsworth Avenue School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Morris Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 Morris St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pembroke School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Broadview Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72 Hospital Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4861
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4861
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Rogers Park Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Memorial Dr.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4881
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4881
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4832
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Granville Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danbury School District?
Danbury School District manages 19 public schools serving 11,833 students.
What is the rank of Danbury School District?
Danbury School District is ranked #170 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danbury School District?
66% of Danbury School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danbury School District?
Danbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Danbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,149 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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