Schools in Manchester School District, Connecticut (2025)
10 schools · 5,751 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 466.
Manchester School District, in Connecticut, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,751 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across Manchester School District's schools is 466, above the Connecticut median of 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Buckley School (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Highland Park School (56.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Keeney School (55.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Manchester High School (1,703 students), Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy (864 students), Illing Middle School (763 students).
Ranked schools in Manchester School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
- 159Buckley SchoolManchester · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 256Highland Park SchoolManchester · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 300 students
- 355Keeney SchoolManchester · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 453Waddell SchoolManchester · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 549Bowers SchoolManchester · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 647Manchester High SchoolManchester · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,703 students
- 747Manchester Preschool Center at MartinManchester · Public Elementary67.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 153 students
- 837Illing Middle SchoolManchester · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 763 students
- 935Elisabeth M. Bennet AcademyManchester · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 864 students
- 1031Verplanck SchoolManchester · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 466 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckley School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 2 | Highland Park School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 300 |
| 3 | Keeney School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 4 | Waddell School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 5 | Bowers School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 6 | Manchester High School Manchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,703 |
| 7 | Manchester Preschool Center at Martin Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 67.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 153 |
| 8 | Illing Middle School Manchester · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 763 |
| 9 | Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 864 |
| 10 | Verplanck School Manchester · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 466 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Manchester School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Manchester School District?
Buckley School is the highest-ranked school in Manchester School District with a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Manchester School District?
Manchester School District has 10 schools (7 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle) educating 5,751 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Manchester School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Manchester School District is 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.