Best Schools in Shelton, Connecticut
9 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Shelton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Long Hill School
Elementary · Shelton School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sunnyside School
Elementary · Shelton School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Elizabeth Shelton School
Elementary · Shelton School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Shelton for 2026 are Long Hill School (8.2/10), Sunnyside School (7.8/10), and Elizabeth Shelton School (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$435,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$435,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 Shelton schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shelton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shelton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Hill School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunnyside School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Shelton School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Mohegan School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Perry Hill Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Intermediate School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Shelton High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Booth Hill School | 4.4 / 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
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $114,739
- Median home value
- $435,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
22% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Shelton compares
Connecticut rank
#78 of 128
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Connecticut avg (6.4)
Median household income
$115k
105% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
9
Shelton School District runs Shelton's public schools
8 public schools. Shelton School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Shelton is a Shelton School District school (8 of 8).
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.4 to 8.2 — the spread is inside Shelton, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Shelton, Connecticut
Shelton, Connecticut is home to 9 schools, including 8 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Shelton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Shelton is Long Hill School with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Shelton is served by 1 school district: Shelton School District. These districts collectively serve 4,513 students.
Shelton's community shows 44% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $114,739. The poverty rate in the area is 5.6%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 319 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 224 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 425 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 337 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.2 | ||
| 5 | 283 students · Kindergarten–4th | 4.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 120 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 701 students · 5th–6th | 6.0 |
| 2 | 752 students · 7th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,311 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
Schools in Shelton
Shelton, Connecticut · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$114,739
Median Home Value
$435,700
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
Population
41,402
College Educated
44%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Community Profile
Shelton has a median household income of $114,739. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $435,700, with a median rent of $1,661/month. The local poverty rate of 5.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
Resources
School District
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Shelton, Connecticut
How many schools are in Shelton, Connecticut?
Shelton has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shelton, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shelton is 6.2 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 Shelton, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in Shelton on MySchoolScout is Long Hill School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Shelton, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in Shelton on MySchoolScout is Long Hill School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Shelton, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in Shelton on MySchoolScout is Perry Hill Elementary School with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best high school in Shelton, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in Shelton on MySchoolScout is Shelton High School with a composite score of 5.1/10.
How many school districts serve Shelton, Connecticut?
Shelton is served by 1 school district: Shelton School District.
What is the education level in Shelton, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 44% of adults in Shelton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shelton, Connecticut?
The median household income in Shelton is approximately $114,739 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Shelton, Connecticut?
Yes, Shelton has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Holy Trinity Catholic Academy with a score of 6.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shelton, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shelton is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shelton, 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.