6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Stamford, Connecticut

37 schools · 21 Elementary · 5 Middle · 7 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 23

Private: 14

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

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Elementary · Stamford School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Stamford for 2026 are Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (8.4/10), Waterside School (8.1/10), and Rogers International School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 34 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Rogers International School

Rates 8.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Stamford schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Stamford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (34 of 37). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	83th
2	Waterside School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	94th
3	Rogers International School	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	76th
4	Hart School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	64th
5	Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School	7.1 / 10	Elementary	—	77th
6	Davenport Ridge School	6.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	59th
7	Villa Maria School	6.9 / 10	Other	—	71th
8	Roxbury School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	56th
9	The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering	6.8 / 10	High	+0.2	56th
10	The Mead School	6.7 / 10	Elementary	—	67th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $124,986
Median home value: $629,940
Bachelor's degree or higher: 55%
Avg commute: 29 min
Owner-occupied homes: 62%

How Stamford compares

Connecticut rank

#87 of 130

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Connecticut avg (6.3)

Median household income

$125k

114% of Connecticut median

Schools in this city

34

About Schools in Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford's public school system spans 23 ranked schools with an average score of 5.7 out of 10 — a mid-range baseline that masks meaningful variation across the city. Only 3 schools, or 13% of the ranked pool, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, which means top-tier options are real but limited. Parents who do their homework can land in one of those high-performing programs; parents who don't may end up in a school well below the city average.

The strongest performers are concentrated at the elementary level. Strawberry Hill, an extension of Rogers International, leads the city with a 7.3 score — the highest in Stamford's public system. Roxbury School follows closely at 7.2, and Rogers International itself scores 6.7, making the Rogers network a consistent presence near the top of the rankings. Stillmeadow School rounds out the elementary tier at 6.8. For parents with school-age children not yet in middle school, the elementary landscape offers the most competitive options. The high school tier has one standout: Westhill High School at 7.0, which is the only secondary school in the top five and clears that 7-plus bar that just 13% of Stamford schools reach.

The city's 5.7 average reflects a wide spread between its strongest and weakest schools. With most of Stamford's ranked schools sitting below 6.0, address matters enormously here. The difference between a school at the top of the rankings and one at the bottom is not marginal — it represents a significant gap in measured performance. Families moving to Stamford should map their target neighborhoods against specific school assignments before committing to a location.

Practically speaking, Stamford rewards parents who look beyond district-wide reputation. The Rogers International network, including its Strawberry Hill extension, stands out as the clearest cluster of consistent performance at the elementary level. For families with high schoolers, Westhill is the one public option that breaks into the top tier. Checking school-level scores rather than assuming performance by zip code is the highest-leverage move any family can make when evaluating Stamford.

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Elementary Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International 797 students · Kindergarten–8th	797	Kindergarten–8th	8.4
2	Rogers International School 770 students · Kindergarten–8th	770	Kindergarten–8th	8.0
3	Hart School 598 students · Kindergarten–5th	598	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
4	Davenport Ridge School 693 students · Kindergarten–5th	693	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
5	Roxbury School 545 students · Kindergarten–5th	545	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
6	Stillmeadow School 604 students · Kindergarten–5th	604	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
7	Westover School 521 students · Kindergarten–5th	521	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
8	Springdale School 580 students · Kindergarten–5th	580	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
9	Newfield School 543 students · Kindergarten–5th	543	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
10	Julia A. Stark School 611 students · Kindergarten–5th	611	Kindergarten–5th	5.6

Show all 21 elementary schools in Stamford

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Northeast School Stamford Charter School for Excellence K. T. Murphy School Toquam Magnet School Waterside School Private Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School Private The Mead School Private The Children's School Private The Long Ridge School Private The Catholic Academy of Stamford Private Our Lady of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten Private

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Scofield Middle School 612 students · 6th–8th	612	6th–8th	6.3
2	Dolan School 591 students · 6th–8th	591	6th–8th	4.8
3	Cloonan School 511 students · 6th–8th	511	6th–8th	3.7
4	Turn of River School 624 students · 6th–8th	624	6th–8th	3.7
5	Rippowam Middle School 675 students · 6th–8th	675	6th–8th	3.7

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering 630 students · 9th–12th	630	9th–12th	6.8
2	J. M. Wright Technical High School 451 students · 9th–12th	451	9th–12th	6.2
3	Stamford High School 2,121 students · 9th–12th	2,121	9th–12th	6.2
4	Westhill High School 2,259 students · 9th–12th	2,259	9th–12th	5.8
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The Spire School Private 40 students · 7th–12th	40	7th–12th	6.6
2	Cardinal Kung Academy Private 104 students · 7th–12th	104	7th–12th	6.0
3	Fusion Academy - Greenwich Private 21 students · 6th–12th	21	6th–12th	—

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Villa Maria School Private 61 students · 1st–9th	61	1st–9th	6.9
2	The Pinnacle School Private 69 students · 3rd–12th	69	3rd–12th	6.7
3	Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy Private 301 students · Pre-K–12th	301	Pre-K–12th	6.6
4	Aspire Living & Learning Academy Private 25 students · 1st–12th	25	1st–12th	—

Schools in Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · 37 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes

Median Income

$124,986

Median Home Value

$629,940

Median Rent

$2,375/mo

Population

125,214

College Educated

55%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Community Profile

Stamford has a median household income of $124,986. It is a well-educated community where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $629,940, with a median rent of $2,375/month. The local poverty rate of 8.2% 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: 21
Middle: 5
High: 7
Other: 4

Resources

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School Districts (3)

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

17 schools · 11,194 students

Stamford Charter School for Excellence District

1 school · 540 students

Stamford School District

21 schools · 16,339 students

Nearby Cities

Riverside (4 schools)

3 mi

Darien (7 schools)

3 mi

Old Greenwich (1 school)

4 mi

Cos Cob (1 school)

4 mi

New Canaan (7 schools)

5 mi

Greenwich (16 schools)

Westport (11 schools)

11 mi

Ridgefield (11 schools)

15 mi

Southport (2 schools)

14 mi

Redding (3 schools)

17 mi

Fairfield (24 schools)

16 mi

Easton (3 schools)

17 mi

Other Major Cities in Connecticut

Top metros statewide by school count.

Hartford 53 schools New Haven 53 schools Bridgeport 52 schools Waterbury 39 schools West Hartford 28 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Stamford, Connecticut

How many schools are in Stamford, Connecticut?

Stamford has 37 schools, including 23 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Stamford, Connecticut?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Stamford is 6.1 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 Stamford, Connecticut?

The top-ranked school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut?

The top-ranked elementary school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Stamford, Connecticut?

The top-ranked middle school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Scofield Middle School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best high school in Stamford, Connecticut?

The top-ranked high school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Stamford, Connecticut?

Stamford is served by 3 school districts: Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Stamford Charter School for Excellence District, Stamford School District.

What is the education level in Stamford, Connecticut?

According to Census data, 55% of adults in Stamford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Stamford, Connecticut?

The median household income in Stamford is approximately $124,986 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Stamford, Connecticut?

Yes, Stamford has 14 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is Waterside School with a score of 8.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Stamford, Connecticut?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Stamford is 9.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Stamford, 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.