For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,087 students in Wallingford, CT (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,602 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Wallingford, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wallingford, CT are Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville, Rock Hill School and Lyman Hall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallingford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wallingford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wallingford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900
Gr: 3-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Rock Hill School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 Old Rock Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6260
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6260
Gr: 3-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lyman Hall High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pond Hill School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6230
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6230
Gr: 3-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Parker Farms School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200
Gr: 2-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
James H. Moran Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3700
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
57 Hall Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5400
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
18 Kondracki Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3750
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3750
Gr: PK-2 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
340 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3940
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3940
Gr: PK-2 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wallingford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Wallingford, CT include Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville, Rock Hill School and Lyman Hall High School.
How many public schools are located in Wallingford?
12 public schools are located in Wallingford.
What percentage of students in Wallingford go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Wallingford are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wallingford?
Wallingford public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallingford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallingford include: Mark T. Sheehan High School vs. Lyman Hall High School, Lyman Hall High School vs. Mark T. Sheehan High School, Cook Hill School vs. Highland School
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