For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,904 students in Norwalk, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CT are Center For Global Studies, P-tech Norwalk and Brien Mcmahon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwalk, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Norwalk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Norwalk, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center For Global Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Norwalk, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
P-tech Norwalk
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 1,739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Norwalk High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwalk, CT include Center For Global Studies, P-tech Norwalk and Brien Mcmahon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norwalk?
4 public high schools are located in Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk?
Norwalk public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Norwalk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Norwalk include: Center For Global Studies vs. Brien Mcmahon High School, Brien Mcmahon High School vs. Norwalk High School, Norwalk High School vs. Brien Mcmahon High School
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