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Best Norwich Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,088 students in Norwich, CT (there are 7 private schools, serving 542 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Norwich, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Norwich, CT are Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School, Thomas W. Mahan School and Integrated Day Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwich, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Norwich have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Norwich, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Gr: 11-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Thomas W. Mahan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Integrated Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Norwich Free Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Norwich Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Samuel Huntington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 West Town St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Moriarty Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4206
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Crouch Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4209
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Mahan Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4211
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Uncas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
John B. Stanton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Teachers Dr.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4212
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Norwich, CT?
How many public schools are located in Norwich?
12 public schools are located in Norwich.
What percentage of students in Norwich go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Norwich are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwich?
Norwich public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Norwich are often viewed compared to one another?

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