| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison School District | Madison | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2,444 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Guilford School District | Guilford | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 3,155 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School District 05 | New Haven | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 2,075 | 3 | 7–12 | 1 |
| Bethany School District | Bethany | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 429 | 1 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Orange School District | Orange | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,281 | 4 | PK–6 | 1 |
| North Haven School District | North Haven | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3,187 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Branford School District | North Branford | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,538 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Milford School District | Milford | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 5,382 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Branford School District | Branford | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 2,651 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wallingford School District | Wallingford | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 5,335 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hamden School District | Hamden | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 5,468 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Meriden School District | Meriden | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 8,630 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| East Haven School District | New Haven | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2,885 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Haven School District | West Haven | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 5,976 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| New Haven School District | New Haven | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 19,150 | 37 | PK–12 | 5 |
How South Central Connecticut Planning Region compares
Together they enroll 69,586 students across 137 schools. The largest is New Haven School District with 19,150 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Connecticut average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 15 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is Madison 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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