For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,724 students in 06811, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 382 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 06811, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06811, CT are Great Plain School, Mill Ridge Primary School and Westside Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06811 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06811, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06811, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Plain School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Stadley Rough Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4749
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mill Ridge Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Gr: K-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Westside Middle School Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Hayestown Avenue School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Tamarack Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4771
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Stadley Rough School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Karen Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4773
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
King Street Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4761
Gr: 4-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Danbury High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4803
Gr: 9-12 | 3,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
King Street Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4744
Gr: K-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Pembroke School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4751
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06811, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06811, CT include Great Plain School, Mill Ridge Primary School and Westside Middle School Academy.
How many public schools are located in 06811?
10 public schools are located in 06811.
What percentage of students in 06811 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 06811 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06811?
06811 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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