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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stamford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 16,520 students in Stamford, CT (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,822 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Stamford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stamford, CT are Stamford Charter School For Excellence, Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International and Rogers International School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Stamford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Gr: K-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 Blachley Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Gr: K-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Scofield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
641 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Stillmeadow School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4507
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Westover School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Stillwater Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Westhill High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Hart School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Adams Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5082
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Newfield School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4282
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Davenport Ridge School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Newfield Ave.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4291
Gr: K-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northeast School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
82 Scofieldtown Rd.
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 977-4469
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Stamford High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Gr: 9-12 | 2,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Roxbury School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
751 Westhill Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4287
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Dolan School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Toms Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Julia A. Stark School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 977-4583
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Springdale School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1127 Hope St.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4575
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Toquam Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Ridgewood Ave.
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 977-4556
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
K. T. Murphy School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Horton St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4516
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Cloonan School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4544
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Turn Of River School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Vine Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4284
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Rippowam Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
381 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-5255
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stamford, CT?
How many public schools are located in Stamford?
23 public schools are located in Stamford.
What percentage of students in Stamford go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Stamford are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford?
Stamford public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stamford are often viewed compared to one another?

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