Top Rankings
Wilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,737 students in Wilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Wilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
3,737 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wilton School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 200 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
421 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
30%
# Black Students
34 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,794 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
75%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
237 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
231
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
256
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
273
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
332
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
292
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
314
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,269 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,268 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,269
$26,037
Spending / Student
$27,268
$25,109
Best Wilton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlebrook School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Wilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #33.
Cider Mill School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Grades: 3-5
| 770 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miller-driscoll School
Magnet School
217 Wolfpit Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Grades: PK-2
| 842 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilton School District?
Wilton School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,737 students.
What is the rank of Wilton School District?
Wilton School District is ranked #8 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton School District?
75% of Wilton School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilton School District?
Wilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Wilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,268 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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