📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 16 Rated Districts in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Darien School District | Darien | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | New Canaan Public Schools | New Canaan | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Westport Public Schools | Westport | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #4 | Weston School District | Weston | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #5 | Ridgefield School District | Ridgefield | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #6 | Wilton Public Schools | Wilton | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #7 | Greenwich School District | Granby | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #8 | Newtown School District | Newtown | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #9 | New Fairfield School District | New Fairfield | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #10 | Sherman School District | Sherman | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #11 | Brookfield School District | Brookfield | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #12 | Bethel School District | Bethel | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #13 | New Milford School District | New Milford | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #14 | Stamford School District | Stamford | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #15 | Norwalk School District | Norwalk | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #16 | Danbury School District | Danbury | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (2026)
This page lists the 16 public school districts headquartered in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Connecticut, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Western Connecticut Planning Region may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Connecticut districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency: Darien School District (Darien); New Canaan Public Schools (New Canaan).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Connecticut and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.