Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,952 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.
九游体育s in Danbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
11,952 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
837 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Danbury School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
# American Indian Students
26 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
540 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,664 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
31%
# Black Students
760 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
2,508 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
21%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
449 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
882
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
903
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
998
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
902
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
855
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
888
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
905
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
869
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
947
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,085
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
943
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
846
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
729
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,363 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,978 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,363
$26,157
Spending / Student
$16,978
$25,225
Best Danbury School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Great Plain School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Ridge Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Grades: K-3
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
South Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 South St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4787
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Middle School Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Hayestown Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
King Street Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Grades: K-3
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Shelter Rock School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Crows Nest Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4777
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4777
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Stadley Rough School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Karen Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1010.
Danbury High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Grades: 9-12
| 3,603 students
Rank: #1111.
Park Avenue School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1212.
King Street Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Grades: 4-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
Ellsworth Avenue School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Ellsworth Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #1717.
Rogers Park Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Memorial Dr.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4881
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4881
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Granville Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4990
Grades: PK
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danbury School District?
Danbury School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,952 students.
What is the rank of Danbury School District?
Danbury School District is ranked #171 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
64% of Danbury School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 $16,978 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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