Schools in Waterbury, Connecticut (2025)
31 schools · 18,080 students · 30 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 455.
Waterbury, in Connecticut, has 31 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 18,080 students. By level there are 22 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle; by sector 30 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Waterbury's schools is 455, above the Connecticut median of 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
31 of the 31 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School (58.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School (57.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and ACES at Chase (56.4, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Crosby High School (1,453 students), John F. Kennedy High School (1,391 students), Wilby High School (1,196 students).
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Ranked schools in Waterbury
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
- 159Rotella Interdistrict Magnet SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 257Maloney Interdistrict Magnet SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 590 students
- 356ACES at ChaseWaterbury · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 556 students
- 455Brass City Charter SchoolWaterbury · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 545Wendell L. Cross SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 606 students
- 642Waterbury Career AcademyWaterbury · Public High22% Math proficiency · 709 students
- 741Carrington SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 455 students
- 841H. S. Chase SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 935Waterbury Arts Magnet SchoolWaterbury · Public High17% Math proficiency · 820 students
- 1035Regan SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 237 students
- 1134Duggan SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 1232Margaret M. Generali Elementary SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 1330Roberto Clemente International Dual Language SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary74.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 275 students
- 1428Bucks Hill SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 283 students
- 1527Washington SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 284 students
- 1624North End Middle SchoolWaterbury · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 766 students
- 1724B. W. Tinker SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 578 students
- 1824Michael F. Wallace Middle SchoolWaterbury · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 1,059 students
- 1923Hopeville SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 2023F. J. Kingsbury SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 416 students
- 2123West Side Middle SchoolWaterbury · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 848 students
- 2223Reed SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 2322Bunker Hill SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 2421Sprague SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 344 students
- 2520Walsh SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 2619John F. Kennedy High SchoolWaterbury · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,391 students
- 2719Woodrow Wilson SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 2818Driggs SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 2918Gilmartin SchoolWaterbury · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 3014Wilby High SchoolWaterbury · Public High2% Math proficiency · 1,196 students
- 3112Crosby High SchoolWaterbury · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,453 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 2 | Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 590 |
| 3 | ACES at Chase Waterbury · Middle · Grades 6–9 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 556 |
| 4 | Brass City Charter School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 54.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 5 | Wendell L. Cross School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 6 | Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 709 |
| 7 | Carrington School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 455 |
| 8 | H. S. Chase School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 9 | Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 820 |
| 10 | Regan School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 237 |
| 11 | Duggan School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 12 | Margaret M. Generali Elementary School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 13 | Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 29.8 Lower 50% | 74.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 275 |
| 14 | Bucks Hill School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 15 | Washington School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 284 |
| 16 | North End Middle School Waterbury · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 766 |
| 17 | B. W. Tinker School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 578 |
| 18 | Michael F. Wallace Middle School Waterbury · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 1,059 |
| 19 | Hopeville School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 20 | F. J. Kingsbury School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 416 |
| 21 | West Side Middle School Waterbury · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 848 |
| 22 | Reed School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 23 | Bunker Hill School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 24 | Sprague School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 344 |
| 25 | Walsh School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.7 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 26 | John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,391 |
| 27 | Woodrow Wilson School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 28 | Driggs School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 29 | Gilmartin School Waterbury · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.5 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 30 | Wilby High School Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.0 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,196 |
| 31 | Crosby High School Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,453 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waterbury?
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is the highest-ranked school in Waterbury with a Success Index (US) of 58.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Waterbury?
Waterbury has 31 schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) educating 18,080 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Waterbury?
The median Enrollment across schools in Waterbury is 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.