| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire School District | Cheshire | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 4,208 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School District 15 | Southbury | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3,469 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Regional School District 16 | Beacon Falls | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,958 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Regional School District 14 | Bethlehem | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,617 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shelton School District | Shelton | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 4,512 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wolcott School District | Wolcott | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2,139 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oxford School District | Oxford | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,717 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Watertown School District | Oakville | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 2,598 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Plymouth School District | Plymouth | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,306 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Thomaston School District | Thomaston | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 820 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Seymour School District | Seymour | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2,133 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bristol School District | Bristol | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 7,784 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Naugatuck School District | Naugatuck | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 4,337 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Derby School District | Derby | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1,317 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waterbury School District | Waterbury | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 18,701 | 29 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Ansonia School District | Ansonia | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 2,332 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Naugatuck Valley Planning Region compares
Together they enroll 60,948 students across 116 schools. The largest is Waterbury School District with 18,701 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the Connecticut average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 16 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is Cheshire School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Connecticut. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT?
16 school districts serve zip codes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT?
Of the districts serving Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Cheshire School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Connecticut school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Connecticut reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Connecticut and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Connecticut only, never across state lines.