Top Rankings
Ansonia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,334 students in Ansonia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Ansonia School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,334 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ansonia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,115 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
31%
# Black Students
491 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
21%
12%
# White Students
544 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
23%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
156
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,270 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,433
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,270
$25,225
Best Ansonia School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ansonia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Pulaski Hwy.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Prendergast School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Mead School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Ansonia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,334 students.
What is the rank of Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District is ranked #187 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ansonia School District?
48% of Ansonia School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Ansonia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,270 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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