Best Public Schools in Windsor, CT

The city of Windsor, Connecticut is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The Windsor School District as a whole is ranked 116 out of 156 districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other districts in Connecticut.

The two high schools, Windsor High School and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, have similar 4-year graduation rates of 88.4%, which is above the state average. However, the magnet school, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, outperforms the district high school on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. At the elementary level, Clover Street School and John F. Kennedy School have stronger academic performance on SBAC tests compared to the district and state averages.

A concerning trend across all schools in the Windsor School District is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools have a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 45.4% at Windsor High School to 53.55% at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, suggesting significant economic diversity within the district that may require tailored approaches to support student needs.