Ansonia School District
School District · Ansonia, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Ansonia School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ansonia School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ansonia High School
Ansonia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ansonia Middle School
Ansonia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prendergast School
Ansonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#131 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,951
$3,054 vs Connecticut median
District size
2,397 students
Typical than Connecticut median
The short answer
Ansonia School District ranks #131 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Ansonia School District's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ansonia High School (5.5/10), Ansonia Middle School (5.5/10), and Prendergast School (3.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ansonia School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ansonia High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Ansonia Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Prendergast School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Mead School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ansonia School District
Ansonia School District is a Ansonia, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $21,951 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Ansonia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ansonia High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ansonia School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ansonia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ansonia School District with test data.
Schools in Ansonia School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Ansonia
- Total Enrollment
- 2,397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ansonia School District?
The average composite rating for Ansonia School District is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District spends $21,951 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ansonia School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ansonia School District is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ansonia School District?
Ansonia High School is the highest-rated school in Ansonia School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ansonia School District?
Across schools in Ansonia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ansonia School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Ansonia School District has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
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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.
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