📊 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 →
23 Rated Districts in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Connecticut districts
| Metro 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 | Regional School District 09 | Easton | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #8 | Easton School District | Easton | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #9 | Greenwich School District | Granby | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #10 | Trumbull School District | Trumbull | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #11 | Fairfield School District | Fairfield | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #12 | Monroe School District | Monroe | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #13 | Newtown School District | Newtown | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #14 | New Fairfield School District | New Fairfield | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #15 | Sherman School District | Sherman | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #16 | Brookfield School District | Brookfield | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #17 | Bethel School District | Bethel | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #18 | New Milford School District | New Milford | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #19 | Stamford School District | Stamford | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #20 | Norwalk School District | Norwalk | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #21 | Stratford School District | Stratford | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #22 | Danbury School District | Danbury | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #23 | Bridgeport School District | Bridgeport | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Connecticut) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area? ▼
Among the 23 rated districts in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.