Simsbury School District
School District · Simsbury, Connecticut
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#20 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,865
$1,140 vs Connecticut median
District size
4,165 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Simsbury School District ranks #20 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Simsbury School District's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central School (8.5/10), Henry James Memorial School (8.4/10), and Tariffville School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Simsbury School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Simsbury School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Henry James Memorial School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Tariffville School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Squadron Line School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Simsbury High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Tootin' Hills School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Latimer Lane School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Simsbury School District
Simsbury School District is a Simsbury, Connecticut school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,165 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $23,865 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Simsbury School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Simsbury School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.2% and ELA proficiency of 81.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Simsbury School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Simsbury School District with test data.
Schools in Simsbury School District
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Simsbury
- Total Enrollment
- 4,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 320
- District spending per student
- $23,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Simsbury School District?
Simsbury School District has 7 schools in total — 5 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 Simsbury School District?
The average composite rating for Simsbury School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Simsbury School District?
Simsbury School District's district-level spending was $23,865 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Simsbury School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Simsbury School District is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Simsbury School District?
Central School is the highest-rated school in Simsbury School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Simsbury School District?
Across schools in Simsbury School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Simsbury School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Simsbury School District has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 7 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.5%
How we rate schools
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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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