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 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,753 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 79% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
3,753 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 198 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
74%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,149 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,152 is higher than the state median of $25,225. 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
$28,149
$26,157
Spending / Student
$27,152
$25,225
Best Wilton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Middlebrook School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Cider Mill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Gr: 3-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Wolfpit Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Gr: PK-2 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilton School District?
Wilton School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,753 students.
What is the rank of Wilton School District?
Wilton School District is ranked #6 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton School District?
74% of Wilton School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Wilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,152 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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