Waterbury School District
School District · Waterbury, Connecticut
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
29
21 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
29
21 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Waterbury School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waterbury 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.
Waterbury Career Academy
Waterbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carrington School
Waterbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Regan School
Waterbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#129 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,973
$3,032 vs Connecticut median
District size
18,956 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Waterbury School District ranks #129 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Waterbury School District's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waterbury Career Academy (6.8/10), Carrington School (6.3/10), and Regan School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Waterbury School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Waterbury School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury Career Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Carrington School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Regan School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Walsh School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Bucks Hill School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Reed School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Duggan School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | H. S. Chase School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | North End Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waterbury School District
Waterbury School District is a Waterbury, Connecticut school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 18,956 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $21,973 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Waterbury School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waterbury Career Academy, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Waterbury School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 36.5%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Waterbury School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waterbury School District with test data.
Schools in Waterbury School District
29 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Waterbury
- Total Enrollment
- 18,956
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,435
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterbury School District?
Waterbury School District has 29 schools in total — 21 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waterbury School District?
The average composite rating for Waterbury 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 Waterbury School District?
Waterbury School District spends $21,973 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waterbury School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waterbury School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waterbury School District?
Waterbury Career Academy is the highest-rated school in Waterbury School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Waterbury School District?
Across schools in Waterbury School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waterbury School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Waterbury School District has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 29 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
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.5%
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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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