Top Rankings
New London School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,834 students in New London 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 New London School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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
8 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,834 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New London 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 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
59%
31%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
11%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,808 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,032 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,808
$26,157
Spending / Student
$43,032
$25,225
Best New London School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #66.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
New London High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #88.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New London School District?
New London School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,834 students.
What is the rank of New London School District?
New London 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New London School District?
59% of New London School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New London School District?
New London School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New London School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,032 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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