Best Schools in Norwich, Connecticut
14 schools · 9 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Norwich?
Use this page to compare every school in Norwich by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thomas W. Mahan School
Elementary · Norwich School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
High · Learn. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Integrated Day Charter School
Elementary · Integrated Day Charter School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Norwich for 2026 are Thomas W. Mahan School (9.1/10), Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School (8.2/10), and Integrated Day Charter School (6.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 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
14
12 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$233,500
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
14
12 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$233,500
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.4 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 Norwich schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Norwich
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas W. Mahan School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Integrated Day Charter School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Samuel Huntington School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | St Patrick Cathedral School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Veterans' Memorial School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Uncas Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Moriarty Magnet School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | John B. Stanton School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Norwich Free Academy | 4.6 / 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
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $65,848
- Median home value
- $233,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 55%
14% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Norwich compares
Connecticut rank
#104 of 130
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Connecticut avg (6.3)
Median household income
$66k
60% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
14
About Schools in Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich, Connecticut has 12 ranked public schools with an average score of 5.3 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that signals real variation across the city's school options. Only 2 of those 12 schools, or 17%, reach a score of 7 or higher, which means high-performing choices exist but parents need to actively seek them out rather than rely on proximity alone.
Integrated Day Charter School leads all Norwich public schools with a 7.6 rating — the city's top performer and a charter elementary, so families need to track enrollment timelines and application requirements separately from standard district registration. Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School follows at 7.0, giving high schoolers a competitive, college-focused pathway. Both schools clear the 7-point bar that only 17% of Norwich's ranked schools reach.
The middle school tier shows its own spread. Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School scores 6.3, and Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School comes in at 6.0 — both above the city average and both magnet programs with specialized academic tracks. Parents should map application windows for each; these seats don't fill automatically by address. Thomas W. Mahan School rounds out the top five at 5.8, the strongest traditional elementary in the group.
For families evaluating Norwich, the city's best schools cluster in specialized programs — charter, magnet, theme-based — rather than in neighborhood defaults. The 1.3-point gap between the top-rated school (7.6) and the city average (5.3) is significant enough that program selection drives outcomes more than home address here. With 83% of ranked schools sitting below the 7-point mark, parents who skip the magnet application process are likely leaving meaningful performance on the table. Start by confirming eligibility zones, note magnet deadlines early, and compare individual school data pages for multi-year trend lines before deciding.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 255 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 2 | 362 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 299 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 291 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 5 | 242 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 6 | 461 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 7 | 384 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Patrick Cathedral School
Private
115 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 2 | Montessori Discovery School
Private
39 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.6 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 548 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 |
| 2 | 486 students · 6th–8th | 3.8 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 students · 11th–12th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 2,001 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
| 3 | 642 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
Schools in Norwich
Norwich, Connecticut · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$65,848
Median Home Value
$233,500
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Population
37,527
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
55%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Community Profile
Norwich has a median household income of $65,848. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $233,500, with a median rent of $1,207/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.8%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
Resources
School Districts (5)
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Connecticut
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Norwich, Connecticut
How many schools are in Norwich, Connecticut?
Norwich has 14 schools, including 12 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Norwich, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Norwich is 5.6 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 Norwich, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in Norwich on MySchoolScout is Thomas W. Mahan School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Norwich, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in Norwich on MySchoolScout is Thomas W. Mahan School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Norwich, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in Norwich on MySchoolScout is Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School with a composite score of 4.3/10.
What is the best high school in Norwich, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in Norwich on MySchoolScout is Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Norwich, Connecticut?
Norwich is served by 5 school districts: Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Integrated Day Charter School District, Norwich School District, Learn, Norwich Free Academy District.
What is the education level in Norwich, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 23% of adults in Norwich have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Norwich, Connecticut?
The median household income in Norwich is approximately $65,848 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Norwich, Connecticut?
Yes, Norwich has 2 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Patrick Cathedral School with a score of 5.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norwich, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Norwich is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Norwich, 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.