Danbury School District
School District · Danbury, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
19
14 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
19
14 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Danbury School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Danbury 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.
Great Plain School
Danbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne
Danbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westside Middle School Academy
Danbury · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#127 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,572
$5,433 vs Connecticut median
District size
12,126 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Danbury School District ranks #127 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Danbury School District's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Great Plain School (7.0/10), Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne (6.7/10), and Westside Middle School Academy (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Danbury School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Danbury School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Plain School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Western Ct Academy of International Studies Elementary Magne | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Westside Middle School Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | South Street School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mill Ridge Primary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Hayestown Avenue School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Ellsworth Avenue School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Danbury High School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Park Avenue School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Stadley Rough School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Danbury School District
Danbury School District is a Danbury, Connecticut school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 12,126 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $19,572 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Danbury School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Great Plain School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Danbury School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Danbury School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Danbury School District with test data.
Schools in Danbury School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Danbury
- Total Enrollment
- 12,126
- Teachers (FTE)
- 861
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Danbury School District?
Danbury School District has 19 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Danbury School District?
The average composite rating for Danbury School District is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Danbury School District?
Danbury School District spends $19,572 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Danbury School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Danbury School District is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Danbury School District?
Great Plain School is the highest-rated school in Danbury School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Danbury School District?
Across schools in Danbury School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Danbury School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Danbury School District has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 19 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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
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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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