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, all part of the Stamford School District, except for the Stamford Charter School for Excellence. While the schools serve diverse student populations, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group, there are significant disparities in academic performance across the district.

The Stamford Charter School for Excellence stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 55th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools and boasting 80-90% proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, well above the district and state averages. Another standout is The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, a public high school that ranks 48th out of 142 Connecticut high schools and has the highest proficiency rates in the district for English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

While some schools, such as Rogers International School and Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International, perform well above the district average, others struggle, with some elementary schools having proficiency rates under 30%. This suggests significant inequities in educational opportunities and resources across the Stamford School District, which will require further analysis to understand and address.