For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,368 students in Torrington, CT (there are 2 private schools, serving 186 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Torrington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Torrington, CT are Southwest School, Forbes School and Torringford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrington, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Torrington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Torrington, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Litchfield St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2311
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Forbes School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Torringford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Charles St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2300
Gr: PK-3 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Torrington High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Major Besse Dr.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Vogel-wetmore School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Church St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-2570
Gr: PK-3 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Torrington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Middle School Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Torrington, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Torrington, CT include Southwest School, Forbes School and Torringford School.
How many public schools are located in Torrington?
7 public schools are located in Torrington.
What percentage of students in Torrington go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Torrington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Torrington?
Torrington public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Torrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Torrington include: Oliver Wolcott Technical High School vs. Torrington High School, Torrington High School vs. Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
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