For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 736 students in North Stonington, CT (there are , serving 105 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in North Stonington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in North Stonington, CT are Wheeler High School and North Stonington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Stonington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in North Stonington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Stonington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
North Stonington Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-2805
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
North Stonington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Field St.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5696
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5696
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
298 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 535-0377
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Stonington, CT?
The top ranked public schools in North Stonington, CT include Wheeler High School and North Stonington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Stonington?
2 public schools are located in North Stonington.
What percentage of students in North Stonington go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in North Stonington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Stonington?
North Stonington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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