Best Public Schools in Stamford, CT

The city of Stamford, Connecticut is home to 23 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and are part of the Stamford School District, which is ranked 125 out of 156 districts in the state and has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in Stamford is the Stamford Charter School for Excellence, a public charter school that consistently performs at the top of the district and state. This school ranks among the top 69-55 elementary schools in Connecticut and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with students demonstrating exceptional proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another high-performing school is the The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, a public magnet high school that ranks 48-65 out of 141-145 Connecticut high schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Schools with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as K.T. Murphy School and Toquam Magnet School, tend to have lower test scores and proficiency rates. Additionally, the district as a whole struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which likely contributes to the overall academic challenges faced by many schools in the area.