Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Chapman School

Q: Is Chapman School a good school?

Chapman School ranks 63 rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Chapman School is an elementary school in Cheshire, CT, serving 369 students in grades K–6 as part of the Cheshire School District, one of Connecticut's top-rated districts. The school holds a strong statewide reputation, ranking 63rd out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools in 2025–26, which places it in the 87th percentile. That is well above most schools in neighboring districts such as Southington, Wallingford, Meriden, and Waterbury, though within Cheshire it trails Highland School and sits just ahead of Norton School and Doolittle School. Around 16% of Chapman students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the lowest rate among Cheshire's elementary schools.

Chapman's clearest strengths are attendance and early math achievement. Chronic absenteeism is just 4.5%, less than one-third of the state average of 16.4%, which points to a healthy and engaged school community. In 3rd grade math, 88.7% of students met proficiency, well above the district's 77.1% and the state's 52.2%; 5th grade math is similarly strong at 87.7%. Science results are also excellent, with 5th graders reaching 80.4% proficiency in 2023–24. These scores far exceed those of nearby schools like Benjamin Franklin School and Hanover School.

The main blemishes are uneven results in specific grades. Chapman's 4th grade math proficiency has trailed the district for four consecutive years, sitting at 66.2% in 2025–26 versus 75.0% districtwide and 84.0% at Norton School. Sixth grade ELA fell sharply from 87.2% to 67.9% in a single year. Because Chapman has only 369 students across seven grades, individual cohorts can cause large year-to-year swings, so these dips may not indicate systemic problems. Still, families comparing Cheshire schools will find Highland School and Norton School posting more consistent results, although Chapman's per-student spending of about $15,272 is in line with or below its district peers.

369

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,244

Per pupil spending ?

16.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

94.5%

Kindergartners with all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 0% (any vaccine)

38 Country Club Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410

(203) 272-3591

District: Cheshire School District

Students who attend Chapman School usually attend:

Middle:	Dodd Middle School
High:	Cheshire High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Asian:

9.8%

See top rated Connecticut elementary schools

Compare Chapman School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (76% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Connecticut elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Connecticut avg50%

63^rd of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Connecticut Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Cheshire School District

17^th of 153Cheshire School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	63 of 492	87.2%	★★★★☆
2025	85.4	65 of 493	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	82 of 497	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	46 of 491	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	17 of 490	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	20 of 538	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.9	29 of 522	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	84.2	87 of 532	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	85.3	68 of 519	86.9%	★★★★☆
2016	85.9	63 of 518	87.8%	★★★★☆
2015	84.9	87 of 551	84.2%	★★★★☆
2013	77.6	130 of 557	76.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	158 of 564	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	68.3	237 of 565	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.6	260 of 579	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.4	225 of 566	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	76.0	143 of 565	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	73.3	179 of 568	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	78.0	117 of 570	79.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	75.7	70 of 228	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	81.1	50 of 237	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	54 of 234	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	94.1	11 of 455	97.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	71.7	76 of 234	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.5	86 of 239	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.2	61 of 233	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.6	53 of 232	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	93.7	12 of 445	97.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	54 of 246	78.0%	★★★★☆
2025	64.7	90 of 248	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.0	41 of 250	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.4	43 of 262	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	32 of 252	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	22 of 327	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	81.9	32 of 295	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	69.7	89 of 296	69.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)78th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile-18 vs school

Male (2026)68th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics80%+31 vs state

English Language Arts73%+22 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Chapman School and help other families decide.

Rate Chapman School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Chapman School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Vaccination Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Chapman School	Public	K-6	38 Country Club Rd.	Cheshire	06410	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3591	369	28	13.3	16.0%	264 (71.5%)	12 (3.3%)	43 (11.7%)	36 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	85.9	63^rd of 492 public elementary schools	87.2%		85.4	65^th of 493 public elementary schools	86.8%	2	519.0	77.4	67.6	80.7	67.9	88.7	66.2	87.7	79.2	94.5%	0%	$17,244
Highland School	Public	K-6	490 Highland Ave.	Cheshire	06410	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-0335	899	64	14.0	17.7%	643 (71.5%)	23 (2.6%)	113 (12.6%)	87 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.6%)	88.7	47^th of 492 public elementary schools	90.4%		90.6	30^th of 493 public elementary schools	93.9%	17	76.7	74.8	73.5	79.7	81.1	80.9	79.4	72.9	82.7	98.5%	0%	$19,089
Doolittle School	Public	K-6	735 Cornwall Ave.	Cheshire	06410	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-3549	529	39	13.5	19.3%	381 (72.0%)	15 (2.8%)	52 (9.8%)	51 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.5%)	83.6	80^th of 492 public elementary schools	83.7%		83.7	79^th of 493 public elementary schools	84.0%	1	72.3	78.6	63.9	2573.0	80.7	75.7	68.0	69.2	77.3	98.6%	0%	$19,164
Norton School	Public	K-6	414 North Brooksvale Rd.	Cheshire	06410	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 272-7283	412	29	14.0	16.0%	305 (74.0%)	14 (3.4%)	41 (10.0%)	37 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	85.7	66^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.6%		88.6	42^nd of 493 public elementary schools	91.5%	24	518.0	2438.0	85.3	74.2	88.0	2451.0	84.0	61.3		100%	0%	$18,647
Hanover School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 Main St.	Meriden	06450	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 235-6359	456	40	11.6	62.1%	100 (21.9%)	35 (7.7%)	286 (62.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	40.6	285^th of 492 public elementary schools	42.1%		30.1	323^rd of 493 public elementary schools	34.5%	38	47.1	32.5	39.7	43.7		44.6	64.5	54.0		100%	0%	$15,503
South End Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 Maxwell-Noble Drive	Plantsville	06479	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3320	243	22	11.1	29.6%	200 (82.3%)	4 (1.6%)	24 (9.9%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	76.5	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%		74.7	147^th of 493 public elementary schools	70.2%	5	505.0	58.3	72.2	64.3		70.2	77.8	71.4		100%	0%	$18,123
Highland School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Highland Avenue	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-3970	292	24	12.3	26.7%	223 (76.4%)	5 (1.7%)	40 (13.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)								(n/a)										97.7%	2.3%	$21,868
William M. Strong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Marion Ave.	Plantsville	06479	Capitol Planning Region	Southington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 628-3314	294	24	12.0	24.1%	226 (76.9%)	9 (3.1%)	23 (7.8%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.2%)	74.3	152^nd of 492 public elementary schools	69.1%		81.2	96^th of 493 public elementary schools	80.5%	56	508.0	54.9	67.9	72.3		66.7	78.6	59.6		100%	0%	$22,180
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville	Public	3-5	415 Church Street	Yalesville	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 284-6900	265	26	10.3	30.6%	198 (74.7%)	2 (0.8%)	44 (16.6%)	13 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	76.7	138^th of 492 public elementary schools	72.0%		75.3	142^nd of 493 public elementary schools	71.2%	4	512.0	66.0	70.7	57.3		79.8	72.8	62.7				$22,555
Benjamin Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	426 West Main St.	Meriden	06450	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Meriden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 235-7997	357	25	14.5	68.6%	95 (26.6%)	47 (13.2%)	183 (51.3%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.3%)	64.4	200^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.3%		65.5	200^th of 493 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.8	54.1	54.3	56.3		72.1	65.7	52.1		100%	0%	$17,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Chapman School

Is Chapman School a good school?

Chapman School ranks 63^rd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Chapman School attend?

Students who attend Chapman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dodd Middle School
High : Cheshire High School

How many students attend Chapman School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 369 students attended Chapman School.

What is the racial makeup of Chapman School?

Students at Chapman School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Chapman School in?

Cheshire School District

Rate Chapman School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CTConnecticut Elementary School Rankings

CTConnecticut District Rankings

Schools in Cheshire, CT

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Chapman School!

Latest Connecticut data All new data »

2017–18 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2024–25 through 2025–26 attendance data & graduation ratesAug 31, 2026

2025–26 NGSS, SAT & SBAC test scoresAug 31, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataApr 2, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.