New London School District
School District · New London, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Evaluating New London School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New London 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.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
New London · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
New London · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School
New London · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#100 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,746
+$4,741 vs Connecticut median
District size
2,922 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
New London School District ranks #100 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. New London School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (8.8/10), Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades (8.5/10), and New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 New London School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in New London School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | New London High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New London School District
New London School District is a New London, Connecticut school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,922 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. The district invests $29,746 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, New London School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, New London School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in New London School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New London School District with test data.
Schools in New London School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- New London
- Total Enrollment
- 2,922
- Teachers (FTE)
- 301
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New London School District?
New London School District has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New London School District?
The average composite rating for New London School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New London School District?
New London School District spends $29,746 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New London School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New London School District is 9.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in New London School District?
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School is the highest-rated school in New London School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in New London School District?
Across schools in New London School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New London School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
New London School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 8 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
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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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