For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,499 students in Watertown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Watertown School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,499 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watertown 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
32%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
76%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,734 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,001
$26,315
Spending / Student
$24,734
$25,377
Best Watertown School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swift Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Fletcher W. Judson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Polk School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840
Gr: 3-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Watertown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 French St.
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776
Gr: PK-2 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown School District?
Watertown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,499 students.
What is the rank of Watertown School District?
Watertown School District is ranked #108 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown School District?
76% of Watertown School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown School District?
Watertown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Watertown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,734 is less than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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