Best Schools in Stamford, Connecticut
37 schools · 21 Elementary · 5 Middle · 7 High · 4 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Stamford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
Elementary · Stamford School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Waterside School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Rogers International School
Elementary · Stamford School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
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.
Schools
37
23 public · 14 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$629,940
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
37
23 public · 14 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$629,940
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Waterside School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Rogers International School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Hart School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Davenport Ridge School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Villa Maria School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Roxbury School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | The Mead School | 6.7 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $124,986
- Median home value
- $629,940
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
15% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
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.
Elementary Schools
21 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 797 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 770 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 598 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 693 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 5 | 545 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 604 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 521 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 8 | 580 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 |
| 9 | 543 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 10 | 611 students · 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.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 612 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 591 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 3 | 511 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
| 4 | 624 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
| 5 | 675 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 630 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 451 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 3 | 2,121 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 2,259 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Spire SchoolPrivate 40 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Cardinal Kung AcademyPrivate 104 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Fusion Academy - GreenwichPrivate 21 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villa Maria SchoolPrivate 61 students · 1st–9th | Not Rated |
| 2 | The Pinnacle SchoolPrivate 69 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | Bi-cultural Hebrew AcademyPrivate 301 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 4 | 25 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
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
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How we rate schools
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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.
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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.