Best Newtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,181 students in Newtown, CT (there are 4 private schools, serving 693 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Newtown, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in Newtown, CT are Head O'meadow Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Middle Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newtown, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newtown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).