Best Public High Schools in Waterford, CT (2025-26)

Best Waterford Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 713 students in Waterford, CT.

The top ranked public high school in Waterford, CT is Waterford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waterford, CT public high school have an score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.

Waterford, CT public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Waterford High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Waterford, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waterford High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 50%

20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956

Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

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Waterford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Autism Class (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

165 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5802

Gr: 1-2 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Cohanzie Elementary School (Closed 2009)

48 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-7690

Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Dual Language & Arts Magnet Middle School (Closed 2023)

Magnet School

51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800

Gr: 6-8

Homebound High School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 444-5870

Gr: 9-10 | 2 students

Learn Sails Middle School Program (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

51 Daniels Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-0461

Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Parent Resource & Exceptional Preschool (Closed 2006)

15 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6969

Gr: PK | 43 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2011)

51 Daniels Ave
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-3210

Gr: K-5

Waterford High School Tutor Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

20 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956

Gr: 10-12 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterford, CT?

The top ranked public high schools in Waterford, CT include Waterford High School.

How many public high schools are located in Waterford?

1 public high schools are located in Waterford.

What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?

Waterford public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).