Best Schools in Danbury, Connecticut
28 schools · 20 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Danbury by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne
Elementary · Danbury School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Great Plain School
Elementary · Danbury School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
King Street Primary School
Elementary · Danbury School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Danbury for 2026 are Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne (8.2/10), Great Plain School (7.9/10), and King Street Primary School (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 18 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
28
20 public · 8 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$300,033
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
28
20 public · 8 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$300,033
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Danbury schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Danbury schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Danbury
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 18 rated schools; 28 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Great Plain School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | King Street Primary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Park Avenue School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Mill Ridge Primary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Ellsworth Avenue School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | South Street School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Pembroke School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Shelter Rock School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Rogers Park Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $80,627
- Median home value
- $300,033
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
21% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Danbury compares
Connecticut rank
#94 of 128
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Connecticut avg (6.4)
Median household income
$81k
74% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
28
Danbury School District runs Danbury's public schools
20 public schools. Danbury School District is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Danbury is a Danbury School District school (19 of 20).
Among 18 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 8.2 — the spread is inside Danbury, not a citywide average.
- Danbury School District19 public · 95%
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System1 public · 5%
About Schools in Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury's public school system covers 20 ranked schools, spanning elementary through high school. The city averages 4.4 out of 10 across those schools — a below-average baseline that tells parents they'll need to choose carefully rather than assume their neighborhood school performs well. Only 1 school, or 5% of ranked schools, clears the 7-point mark, which means high-performing options are limited and concentrated.
King Street Primary School leads the district with a 7.3 rating, the only school in Danbury to reach that threshold. It's an elementary school, so families with young children have one clear top-tier target. Henry Abbott Technical High School earns a 6.9 — the strongest option at the secondary level — and is worth a close look for parents of older students, particularly those open to technical and vocational tracks. South Street School (6.2) rounds out the top tier at the elementary level, giving families in that attendance zone a solid alternative to King Street.
Below those three, performance drops off quickly. Great Plain School scores 5.2 and the Western CT Academy of International Studies Elementary Magnet comes in at 4.9 — both hovering near the city average. The magnet designation on the latter is worth noting: magnet enrollment typically requires an application and may involve a lottery, so parents interested in that option should confirm seat availability and deadlines well ahead of the enrollment window.
For parents navigating Danbury, the practical picture is clear. The city's strongest elementary options are King Street Primary and South Street, while Henry Abbott Technical stands out at the high school level. The performance gap between those three schools and the rest of the district is real — the system-wide average of 4.4 reflects a landscape where most schools perform below state and national norms. Families who live outside a top school's attendance zone should investigate individual school data closely before enrolling, since school choice here carries meaningful consequences for a child's academic experience.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 357 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 264 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 404 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 7.8 |
| 4 | 599 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 341 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 7.2 |
| 6 | 507 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 377 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 8 | 380 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 9 | 550 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 447 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Danbury
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 878 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 1,098 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 3 | 745 students · 6th–8th | 3.9 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 692 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 2 | 3,603 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Immaculate High SchoolPrivate 375 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Wooster SchoolPrivate 310 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 167 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.7 |
Schools in Danbury
Danbury, Connecticut · 28 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$80,627
Median Home Value
$300,033
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
Population
116,698
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
61%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Community Profile
Danbury has a median household income of $80,627. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $300,033, with a median rent of $1,528/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.4%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Danbury, Connecticut
How many schools are in Danbury, Connecticut?
Danbury has 28 schools, including 20 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Danbury, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Danbury is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Danbury, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in Danbury on MySchoolScout is Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Danbury, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in Danbury on MySchoolScout is Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Danbury, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in Danbury on MySchoolScout is Rogers Park Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in Danbury, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in Danbury on MySchoolScout is Henry Abbott Technical High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Danbury, Connecticut?
Danbury is served by 2 school districts: Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Danbury School District.
What is the education level in Danbury, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Danbury have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Danbury, Connecticut?
The median household income in Danbury is approximately $80,627 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Danbury, Connecticut?
Yes, Danbury has 8 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is Hudson Country Montessori School with a score of 7.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Danbury, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Danbury is 13.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Danbury, Connecticut?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.